Gaetano DONIZETTI (1797-1848). L.A.S. and autograph musical manuscript; 1 page in-4, address (folds cracked and repaired); 2 pages oblong large in-8. Milan January 30, 1842, to Julius Benedict in London (in Italian), recommending him Mr. Burdin excellent baritone, English, French and Italian, back in his homeland... Two sketches of an aria (the sheet is trimmed at the bottom); song and sketch of accompaniment: " fortunato il cor che sente il poter della pieta "...