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Barnett, John, 1802-1890 (composer)

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John Barnett (1802-1890), composer

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Letter from John Barnett to S.C. Carpenter, 4 Feb. 1853

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8856/463
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Will popularise Carpenter before his visit to Cheltenham; Williams did not give him good songs to set to music; 'Sir Henry Bishop can of course do as he pleases ... since he has condescended to immortalise your verse by holy union with his music.'

Dates: 4 Feb. 1853
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