Britten, Benjamin. (1913–1976) Autograph Note about the 1969 Snape Maltings FireAutograph note from the important British composer. 2 pp., n. d. [1969]. Text, in full: "Dear Jim, Sorry you missed the fairly universal news of our fire in Juneit was pretty awful, but we coped some how& now have the unenviable task of raising lots of lovely money! Glad things go well with you & your new house. Love to all the family. Yours ever, Ben." On a letterhead notecard. Small surface losses along blank upper edge, else fine. 6 x 4 inches (15