Desmond, Astra, 1893-1973

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Letter No.	Title	Transcribed text	Date
VWL4183	Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Ivor Atkins	Dear Atkins Is this kind of thing any use to you?¹ If you do it it is understood that Astra Desmond is asked to sing...	19320216
VWL999	Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Gustav Holst	Dear Gustav I got the “Intercession” (through Nora Day). Thank you so much. I like it as much as when you played it to me which is a lot....	19320320
VWL1191	Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Edward Elgar	Dear Elgar I want to tell you how my choirs of the Dorking Festival are loving preparing “Gerontius” - Greatly daring I suggested it for...	19340219
VWL1195	Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to Diana Awdry	Dear Diana It was dear of you & Joyce to send that telegram. You are in full Fest¹ now. I do hope it is going well. The...	19340425

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