Letter
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
115 mm (Width); 180 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27412.12
Summary
Letter from M.Fr. Malibran(?) to Sir George in French dated 19 Avril 1829. Original French below, followed by English translation.
Full description
19 Avril 1829 Mon cher Sir George J’ai vu Mr Laporte hier au soir – il m’a dit qu’il ne peut pas me donner la permission de chanter aux Argyle(?) Louis(?) parce qu’il a lui-même concert tous les jours et je suis obligié de le donner la preference. Ainsi, il faut que je renounce au plaisir de chanter à ces concerts à moins que ces messieurs prennent sur eux de parler à Mr Laporte. Je vous prie de croire à mes sentiments distingués. M. Fr. Malibran ENGLISH TRANSLATION My dear Sir George I saw Mr Laporte yesterday evening – he told me he cannot give me permission to sing at the Argyle(?) Louis(?) because he himself has a concert every day and I am obliged to give him preference. So I have to relinquish the pleasure of singing at these concerts unless these gentlemen take it upon themselves to speak to Mr Laporte. I remain yours faithfully, M. Fr. Malibran
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.