Stratton Stephan S. Dvořák Antonín

Park House

Monument Road

Birmingham, England

Dec. 21, 1885

My dear Friend,

I received your letter and the ‘Autograph’ all safely. Now you are a good man, and everybody’s friend! I have not yet been able to see the ladies, and give them the souvenirs, but there is a concert next Saturday, + I shall do so then.

I am very pleased to hear of the progress of the Holy Ludmila. I shall be at the Leeds Festival, and shall see you if you are there. But are you not coming to England in the spring? Remember you are to have a holiday, + go with me to Stratford.

I send you my portrait for a “Christmas Card”, + with best wishes from us all to yourself + family for “A Happy Christmas”

I am

Always yours faithfully

Stephen S Stratton

 

In great haste

poděkování za autograf, těší se na Dv.příjezd k provedení Sv.Ludmily, zve jej k sobě na prázdniny, novoroč.blahopř.

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