Autograph letter from the important Spanish violinist and composer to a close acquaintance, giving his opinion on a singer and dealing with financial matters. Strasbourg, March 7, [18]78. Translated from the French: "I know Ernst, and I think he knows enough French to sing in that language. In great haste, let me announce that you will receive 20,000 marks (24,000 francs) in a few days, which I will be very grateful if you could invest for me. Thank you again, you will have earned your place in heaven. As for the 100 francs in change which you have of mine, you will do me a favor if you could send them to Doria Francisca Sarasate, Puerta del Sol No. 9-2 Izda. You don't know my little sister, she is my favorite, very intelligent and nice. Faithfully yours, Pablito. Ernst sang with me during the Cologne festival, and at my concert at the Berlin Opera. He is a kind of German Chérie." 2 pp. on a bifolium. Folding creases and light toning; overall in fine condition. 5 x 8 inches (12.6 x 20 cm).
Autograph letter from the important Spanish violinist and composer to a close acquaintance, giving his opinion on a singer and dealing with financial matters. Strasbourg, March 7, [18]78. Translated from the French: "I know Ernst, and I think he knows enough French to sing in that language. In great haste, let me announce that you will receive 20,000 marks (24,000 francs) in a few days, which I will be very grateful if you could invest for me. Thank you again, you will have earned your place in heaven. As for the 100 francs in change which you have of mine, you will do me a favor if you could send them to Doria Francisca Sarasate, Puerta del Sol No. 9-2 Izda. You don't know my little sister, she is my favorite, very intelligent and nice. Faithfully yours, Pablito. Ernst sang with me during the Cologne festival, and at my concert at the Berlin Opera. He is a kind of German Chérie." 2 pp. on a bifolium. Folding creases and light toning; overall in fine condition. 5 x 8 inches (12.6 x 20 cm).