García, Manuel, 19th century
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed, in French, from Manuel García to an unidentified recipient in connection with the Lyell/Horner family, concerning music lessons: “Chère Mademoiselle – Voulez vous avoir la bonté de dire a Mr. Lyell que je serai charmé d’entendre les enfants jeudi prochain à 2h – s’ils savent quelqu’air, tant mieux. Sinon je leur ferai chanter les gammes. – Quant à Mme. Lavery, si elle veut m’honorer de sa visite egalement jeudi à 3h. Je serai à ses ordres pour les operas qu’elle voudra parcourir [...]”. No date, no place.
With a cabinet photograph.
Dates
- Creation: 19th century
Creator
Language of Materials
French
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 letter
Full Extent
1 photograph
Physical Description
8vo. 1 p. on single leaf. With cabinet photograph. Some foxing and slight smudges.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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