Letter
Cecilia Davies to Benjamin Franklin, January 29, 1778
Paris Janry. 29th. 1778. Grand Hotel de Londres Rûe Dauphine. Sir. I hope you will Excuse the liberty I take in troubling you with this line but being come to…
Cecilia Davies was an English classical soprano who had an active international career in concerts and operas during the second half of the 18th century. In Italy she was known as "l'Inglesina". She was the sister of Marianne Davies who was the first professional glass harmonica musician. She sang in several world premieres during her career, including Thomas Arne's Love in a Village and Josef Mysliveček's La Circe.
Paris Janry. 29th. 1778. Grand Hotel de Londres Rûe Dauphine. Sir. I hope you will Excuse the liberty I take in troubling you with this line but being come to…
Paris Janry. 30th. 1778. Sir. I should have been happy to the greatest degree in the honour of Dining with you Sunday, but to my misfortune since my Sister’s late…