Giacomo PUCCINI (1858-1924). L.A.S., London [June 8, 1920], to his friend Renzo Valcarenghi (director of Ricordi Editions); 2 pages small in-4 with Savoy Hotel letterhead; in Italian. He arrived in London two days ago and is trying to move fast: today rehearsals from 11am to 1am, and from 3am to 5am - the piano scenes. Soprano Gilda Dalla Rizza is back and the singers in Tosca are good, especially tenor Burke. The only one who worries him a little is the baritone Gilly, "but you can't have it all". Everyone is very caring and Mr. Higgins is very benevolent. Puccini feels that feelings have changed towards him: "At first they sinned out of indifference, now they are full of courtesy". He is on the bill three times a week. "In Manon, tenor Burke is excellent. The fourth act is like this and that "... The reviews have probably been sent to Carlo Clausetti or will be soon. He ends by promising more news from rehearsals...