Autograph letter signed from Hans Richter to James Forsyth

Scope and Content

Richter writes with displeasure to Mr. Forsyth that Mr. Hatton jun. has not been engaged for the Orchestra. Richter has given Mr. Hatton his word and will not concede. Brodsky's protégé Mr. Leo Smith may have the next vacancy after Richter has heard him play. In a footnote Richter asks for the letter to be sent to Kleinzell bei Hainfeld, N[ieder] Oe[sterreich]. Dated 22 Jun 1903. With accompanying typed copy of the text.