DaSalo in new Double Bassist

[Matthew Tucker]

29 March 1901

Esteemed Signore Bettoni

Firstly, I list the measurements of the instruments belonging to the widow Signore Pasini

Double Bass by Gasparo Bertoletti width 65cm length 2m
Two violas by Gasparo width 24cm, length 69cm
Two violins of the Gasparo school width 21cm, length 60cm
One Cello Scanfranchini width 46cm, length 1,31m
Cello Maggini called Viola da Gamba width 46cm, length 90cm

The Double Bass by Gasparo dates to around 1580 … [he goes on to date the other instruments] … All these instruments are of total insurance value of 9000 Lire.

As far as the naming goes, the poor Cavalier Pasini wrote a card in his own hand for every single instrument indicating the maker and the period.
When I am next coming to Rome I shall let you know several days beforehand. Toward the end of April I should be able to be at your disposition.

It is my honour to salute you with great esteem

Stefano Scarampella