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Scan 349
the history of the violin, 1864
14 lines. Read by computer on 28 September 2026. Printed page 327. See the scan on archive.org.
1"P.S.—Lest it should come to a law suit, you should also take Lindley's evidence, adding the loss sustained by the accident, or any other person else you think right."
3From the date of the above letter, the link of interest in this violoncello is now lost, until 1814, when Mrs. Hole sends a letter to William Forster (3), dated from the "Vicarage House, Okehampton, Devon, May 29th, 1814," a portion of which is as follows:—
5"I wish to ask your advice in regard to my late husband's violoncello—I mean the fine instrument made by your father which Mr. Hole bought of Mr. Reinagle, and which he so highly valued. Mr. Hole was offered for it, some years ago, 500l. If I could get a very large sum for it, I might be induced to sell it; but, as I am perfectly aware of the very great value of it, I will not part with it otherwise. * * * * * *
7"I remain, Mr. Forster,
8"Yr ob' hu' Ser't
9"S. Hole."
11It will be observed, that the widow states the violoncello was "bought of Mr. Reinagle." The previous extract from the old newspaper says Mr. Gunn. It is not in our power to prove which Professor it really was that sold the instrument to the Rev. H. A. Hole; indeed, it little matters, as both were eminent men of the period. Perhaps the newspaper claims the greatest reliance, being printed at or about the time when the violoncello changed ownership; and Mrs. Hole's remark is made in 1814.
13We now arrive at the commencement of a correspondence between Mrs. Hole and Mr. James Crossdill relative to the disposal of the violoncello; there is also a letter
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