Found 4 collections related to Composers -- Great Britain -- 19th century -- Correspondence

John Clarke-Whitfeld, English organist and composer. · To [?John Stewart, physician and poet] : 1 autograph letter signed : 7 Jan 1816 : (B'ANA 0203) : 1 ¹/₂ pages (single sheet) : from Cam[bridge] : begins, "Having altered my plan in respect to the number of songs for my intended publication; and having now determined it shall contain original poetry only (which will render it more valuable to the subscribers) may I request you will favor me with two more little elegant pieces, of the length, and in the style of 'The fair Saracen' 'O I will yield my heart to thee'? . . . ." Also including: "Last week Lord Byron favored me with three [of] the most elegant pieces of poetry . . . I am waiting with much anxiety for the fulfilment of Mr. Walter Scott's promise . . . .". less

William Reeve, English actor and composer. · Autograph signature on document of agreement with Goulding, Phipps, and d'Almaine : 7 Apr 1802 : (MISC 3425) : 1 page (single sheet) : [from London] : giving the publishers copyright to the songs he composed in exchange for four hundred pounds; also signed by the witnesses, John Stockdale and Thomas Potter. less