(Matthew, b. c.1780, Composer and Organist of Bloomsbury)
Charming Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Gibsone,
hoping to receive your friendly aid and assistance on the morning of my Vocal Party (June 13th)... to perform my song of 'Caliban'... and the Bass of 'The flock shall leave the mountains' and several other pieces; in short to kill you if I can!... a denial... will in the language of Shakespeare 'make my finish' Oh I cannot bear the thought, sending a few tickets, and adding have you a spare moment to give me a line to soothe my Spirits, 1 side 4to., addressee's name on fourth side, 10 Winchester Row, Paddington, 3rd June