14 Abercromby Place
Edinburgh
4 Novr 1865
My dear Sir
Your recommendation of Mr Oakeley <1> naturally carried much weight & I therefore showed your letter to several of the Electors.
You have probably learned before this that he is the successful Candidate & is now the Professor of Music.
The Election has caused some popular outcry, Hullah having been the favourite Candidate. But the Majority of the Professors are well satisfied & the Minority will receive Mr Oakeley with kindness, so that I have no doubt he will soon satisfy the public that his appointment is a good one.
Kindly give my best remembrances to Mrs Fox Talbot & your family
Yours very Sincerely
Lyon Playfair
Notes:
1. Herbert Oakeley (1830–1903) composer. See Doc. No: 04811 for WHFT’s recommendation.