Giovanni Pacini, best known for his operas, writes a letter in which he repeatedly refers to himself as the composer of Saffo. He praises the singers Signora Gavotti and Signora Pozzoni and promises to promote the latter: I shall do all I can to help such a valued young artist who shines as a bright light on the stage of the theater which carries the name of the immortal Bellini.

Included is a letter by the recipient of the above, Giuseppe Migliore, to Antonietta Pozzoni, in which he copies out Pacini's letter. With envelope.

Formerly in the collection of by Arturo Toscanini.