The Great Musicians: Purcell

by William Hayman Cummings

[20] For a list of Copyists of Westminster Abbey, see p. 112.

[21] I am indebted to the late Dr. Rimbault for a copy of this letter.

[22] He was succeeded by the Rev. William Tucker, Minor Canon of the Abbey, and Priest of the Chapel Royal, an excellent composer, who died in 1689. The following entry refers to his work:—

"In moneys rec^d. and paid for secret services of Charles II."

"To Eliza Tucker, wid^o relict of W^m. Tucker, for her husband's writing in 15 books, the anthems with symphonies for King Charles the 2^nds use in his Chappell Royal, 15l."

[23] The original of this letter is in my possession.—W. H. C.

[24] 1678 by the old style, but 1679 by the new.

[25] The music was published in a collection called The Catch Club; or, Merry Companions.

[26] For a list of the Organists of Westminster Abbey, see p. 111.

[27] In 1794 S. Harding published a portrait of "Henry Purcell, musician and actor," copied from the original in Dulwich College. I have made diligent search for the painting without success.—W. H. C.