THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

From R. Vaughan Williams,
The White Gates,
Westcott Road,
Dorking.

October 15 [1938]

Dear Armstrong

M.S. safely received.¹
The “reduced” version w^d not affect the chorus parts (except that I sh^d not insist on as many as 100 children & 200 others) – But the orchestra will, I hope, be reduced to a minimum of double w.w. 2 tpts 2 hns 3 tr timp perc & pfte for harp with any additions “to taste”.
I was much touched by your offer to copy – but I would not dream of it – you’ve got your symph to get on with.² I think I’ve found a copyist.
Yrs
RVW

1. This work has not been identified.
2. Gibbs’ choral symphony Odysseus.