Thomson, Virgil. (1896–1989) [Rosenthal, Manuel. (1904–2003)] Typed letter signed to Manuel RosenthalTLS of the American composer to Manuel Rosenthal, one of the most influential and respected French conductors of the 20th century. New York, December 24, 1975. 1 p. On Thomson letterhead paper. In full: "Cher Manuel, Le Temple de Mmoire is of the utmost beauty and I long to hear it in sound. A thousand thanks for sending it to me and a thousand wishes for happy and prosperous times and more of them for all or you. Affection ever, Virgil." 8. 5 x 5. 5