THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

The White Gates,
Westcott Road,
Dorking.

June 8th [1935]

Belov Boo

Perhaps this may be the last letter to reach you if you are setting off on 14th as Uncle T writes.
All is well with us – Yes – R had a letter from the King’s Sec about 3 months ago asking him if he’d have the O M.¹
It is the only recognition that I could bear for him –
July 9 is the “Investiture” evening dress coat – black breeches – silk stockings & court shoes!  Let us hope Moss² can provide – 
Very stormy here – in fact gales that are only experienced in October –
Hon³ & J & Liesbeth shopped in Guildford on Thursday & had a dashing tea at Woolworth –
Love to dear Ad⁴
Yrs
A

1.  The Order of Merit.
2.  A reference to Moss Bros, a shop with dress appropriate for special occasions, such as investitures, available for hire.
3.  Honorine Williamson, who lived with the VWs at this time.
4.  Adam Curle, son of Cordelia.