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Document number: 9036
Date: 05 Nov 1865
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: PLAYFAIR Lyon
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Last updated: 1st September 2003

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.

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