Donizetti, Gaetano. (1797–1848) [Cordella, Giacomo. (1786 - 1847) Autograph Letter to Giacomo CordellaAutograph letter signed by the prolific Italian composer. 1 page, no place, no date ("Martedi"), probably Naples, ca. 1827. Donizetti writes to fellow composer Giacomo Cordella (translated in part): "Barbaja promised the bearer of this of wanting to hear when you are in He doesn't know me at all, but he wanted a ticket" Executed in brown fountain pen ink, usual folds, letter measuring 5 x 7 inches (12 x 18 cm), matted with a printed portrait and the