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TESTIMONIALS RECEIVED BY JULLIEN & CO.—Continued.
From the 4th Light Dragoons.
Ipswich, April 1853.
Dear Sirs,—I have had frequent opportunities of testing the merits of the a. jS Instru¬
ments manufactured by G. Besson and Antoine Courtois. I can recommend them as pos¬
sessing the utmost purity of tone, and correct intonation. The instruments are elegant in
form, and finished in the most superior style of workmanship.—I am, dear Sirs, yours very
truly,
W. Devin, Band-Master, 4th Light Dragoons.
From the 5Qth Regiment.
Sirs,—Having examined and carefully tried the Brass Instruments made by Besson and
Antoine Courtois, and also the \\ oo'i ditto made by Buffet sold at your establishment, I
certify that they are perfectly in tune, and made on the very best principle.—I am, dear
Sirs, your obedient servant,
P. Castaldini, Band-Master, 50th Regiment of Foot.
From the 76th Regiment.
11, Arthur-street, March 2dth, 1853.
Gentlemen,—I received, last night, the Besson’s Cornetto which you sent me, and it
gives me great pleasure to inform you that, as far as my knowledge permits, I find it perfect
in every respect, both for brilliancv ' tone and superior style of finish ; indeed, I did not
expect otherwise, after the opportunity I have had, during my stay in London, of examining
your stock of Besson’s and Oburtois' Brass Instruments, which I can safely pronounce the
best in Great Britain.—I remain, Gentlemtn, your most obedient servant,
G. DeAngeliz, Music-Master, 76th Regiment.
From the 28th Regiment.
MONS. CLARIONETS.
Gentlemen,— I have used Mons Clarionets of different descriptions, and
can speak in the highest manner of . :or excellence; they possess the most
beautiful and brilliant quality of tone, ex‘ 6iy well in tune, and they are finished in a
very elegant manner.
ace, Music-Master, 28th Regiment.
mo s ?istons.
Gentlemen,—Having for some tim p =1. used Mons. Besson’s Pistons in my band, I
can have no hesitation in testifying my approval of them. They possess great brilliancy of
tone, are beautifully finished, and well in tune.
W. Wallace, Music-Master, 28th Regiment.
Lancaster, June Wth, 1853.
Sirs,—The instruments furnished by you have given great satisfaction.
Wm. Assheton Cross,
Capt. 1st Royal Lancashire Regiment of Militia.
London, May 2ith, 1853.
Brass Instruments which I lately received from you of
re of the very best description, and they have given
my band ; and I can have no hesitation in saying that
heard.—Yours &c.,
ckling, Band-Master, 26th Regt., (Cameronians.)
Head-quarters, Warrington, June 18fA, 1852.
Dear Sirs,—I feel much pleasure in telling you that the whole of the instruments you
have furnished the hand with, have proved to be excellent. The drums you lately sent are
also very good.—I remain, yours truly,
John DavIs, Band-Master, 4th Royal Lancashire Light Infantry.
Gentlemen,—The supply of
Besson’s and Courtois’ manufa<
every satisfaction to the perf
they are certainly the best 1 i-
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