Autograph Letter Signed ('Edwd Cowper') to Vincent Novello (1781-1861), English musician.

Two pages, 12mo. Mourning border. Damp stained. Cowper has told 'P[rofesso]r. Wheatstone' [Sir Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875), Professor of Experimental Philosophy at King's College, pioneer of the telegraph, and seller of musical instruments] of Novello's 'wish to have a little conversation with him'. Gives dates when Wheatstone will be available to see Novello at ''King's College (in the Museum)'. '[H]e will very shortly go to Switzerland & therefore the earlier you meet him the better'. It will not be possible to visit Wheatstone the following Saturday, as on that day 'Prince Jerome Bonaparte, & the "King" of Spain will pay him a visit'.