Letter from Gustav Holst to William G. Whittaker congratulating him on his appointment as Gardiner Professor of Music at the University of Glasgow. The text reads, 'I send you this with my warmest greetings. You will find most of the tales soothing in the midst of all your labours and worries while settling down. When once you are fairly fixed in Glasgow I believe you will be recognised and honoured by people whose regard will mean much. I know of no other place where I would prefer you to be and I know no man whom I want to see in your post as much as I want to see you. So it's a case of cong
Letter from Gustav Holst to William G. Whittaker congratulating him on his appointment as Gardiner Professor of Music at the University of Glasgow. The text reads, 'I send you this with my warmest greetings. You will find most of the tales soothing in the midst of all your labours and worries while settling down. When once you are fairly fixed in Glasgow I believe you will be recognised and honoured by people whose regard will mean much. I know of no other place where I would prefer you to be and I know no man whom I want to see in your post as much as I want to see you. So it's a case of congratulations all round — to Glasgow as well as to you.' . 1929 141 Holst Whittaker letter 1929 University of Glasgow archive
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