Autograph letter signed from Charles Hallé to Adolph Brodsky, with accompanying envelope

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Hallé is delighted to hear that Brodsky will accept the post in Manchester and will do his utmost to make the post agreeable to him. The Directors of the College meet on the 23rd of January and after this Brodsky will receive official confirmation on the terms stated by Hallé. Hallé will settle the matter with the Liverpool Philharmonic next week. The appointment of Leader there is Hallé's privilege but Brodsky will hear officially. The salary for 12 concerts amounts to 95 pounds. For the Hallé concerts the salary is 150 pounds for 30 concerts and 5 pounds for each additional concert. Hallé will give Brodsky any information and facilitate his journey to this country. The letter is dated 14 Jan 1895.