15.VII.1912
mi spiace che la proposta da me fatta al
E siccome ella mi scrive nella sua del 12 corrente che bisogna ad ogni modo trovare un’altra forma per venire alla soluzione, oramai necessaria, della pendenza non posso altro dichiararle se non che sono sempre disposto a prendere in esame quell’equa soluzione che mi venga proposta dal Sigr
La questione non è stata da me sollevata, ma per dimostrare all’amico
Al piacere di leggerla mi creda sempre
il di lei affo
Tito Ricordi
Avv° On.e Giuseppe Marchesano
92, Piazza S.Silvestro
Roma
15.VII.1912
Dear Counselor,
I am sorry that the proposal I made to Signor Leonardi should be refused not only by him but also by Giacomo Puccini (sic) [(sic) in the original] — because I truly have no other solution for settling things between us.
And since you inform me in your letter of the 12th of this month that it is necessary in any case to find another means of resolving the issue, which is essential at this point, I can only tell you that I am always ready to take into consideration any equitable solution Sig. Leonardi proposes together with Maestro Puccini.
The question is not one that was raised by me, but I offered what I feel is the only possible solution as proof to my friend Puccini that I had done my utmost to resolve it; this solution is not acceptable to Leonardi, nor to Puccini. It seems to me that it's their turn now to have a go at this knot and unravel it a bit. I will always be pleased if we can reach an agreement that is mutually advantageous for both sides.
In cordial anticipation of your response, as ever I remain
yours warmly
Tito Ricordi
Hon. Giuseppe Marchesano, Attorney
92, Piazza S. Silvestro
Rome
Lettera titolo DOC01829.017
Segnatura Volume DOC01829
Anno 1912-1935
Volume 03
Pag 022-023
Nr. pag 2