Autograph Letter Signed J. Sims Reeves, opera singer, to Mr Clarke, mentioning his correspondent's (member of the 'musical press') interest in the movement [against English Concert Pitch probably].

Two pages, 12mo, fold marks, slightly stained, clear and complete. I enclose Tel[egram] from my slippery friend [Mr G.W.?] Martin - I have had some difficulty in bringing him to his senses. I trouble you with this, as you are really the only member of the Musical Press that has taken real interest in the movement. With sincere regards ...PS You will be pleased to hear that I have been making success & plenty of money & make up my losses SR [Overleaf] Please return Telegram as it is the only hold I have upon G.W. M[artin] -= I am at Clifton Down Hotel Clifton on Monday next Bristol = then on the Cheltenham for trial [underlined]. Note: Sims Reeves was defendant at Cheltenham County Court in March 1869, in a trial about his non-appearances under contract at Cheltenham's theatre.