THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Letter from Adeline Vaughan Williams to Victor and Mary Sheppard

Letter No. VWL4377

Letter from Adeline Vaughan Williams to Victor and Mary Sheppard

Letter No.: VWL4377


The White Gates
Dorking

May 3 [1950]

Dear Mr & Mrs Sheppard
We were very glad to have your letter & 3 days later came your parcel of rare things – It must worry you not to have the certainty that you can go on living in the White Cottage – but I believe nothing can dismay one of you! – My husband’s early opera “Hugh the Drover” is being given on May 9 at Sadlers Wells – A new conductor and it is going to be done as never before.1 He is well – and I must tell you how much he is enjoying the S. African fruits – but I feel you ought to be saving everything you can for yr coming to England.
All affectionate wishes,
Yrs
Adeline VW

Addressed to: Mr & Mrs Sheppard, The White Cottage, Bergvliet Farm, Heathfield, C.P. South Africa


1. The conductor was James Robinson.