Autograph letter signed from Edward Elgar to Adolph Brodsky

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Elgar has written a string quartet and dedicated it to the Brodsky Quartet. He asks for news of Fuchs etc. Elgar had a severe operation to his throat early in the year and he and Lady Elgar came down to this cottage in the woods where he has rested and written. He also mentions his Quintet for 4 strings and piano. Dated 23 Dec 1918.