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VERDI, Giuseppe (1813-1901). Italian operatic composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Dr [Ercolano] Balestra in Parma, 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf, Busseto, 7 May 1858. With a full translation.
'Yesterday the coachman made hundreds of excuses and begged me to keep him on. I didn't make any promises, because to tell the truth I was annoyed by his tomfoolery. But let's leave things as they are for the time being - we'll talk about it next time we meet. Do keep the money to pay the fruits of my debts - you can give me the remainder when you come here. ...'
Ercolano Balestra was a notary in Busseto, originally a friend of Verdi's father Carlo. In January 1851 Verdi engaged him to draw up a formal deed of separation from his parents, with whom he communicated solely through Balestra. For years thereafter Balestra handled most of Verdi's business affairs.
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