English writer and music critic, whose full name was Sir John Frederick Neville Cardus (1888-1975), considered one of the foremost critics of his generation, was honored with a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 1964 and given a knighthood in 1967. Autograph letter signed, on 1 carbon page, written in English, 8 x 10 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.