"My son is currently working at my home, under my supervision, on a history of the commedia dell'arte in Italy and France, complete with drawings, a deluxe and comprehensive work, part of which is in press. I am writing to ask you to allow us to request the necessary works for this project from the Imperial Library."
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George Sand (1804.1876)
Autograph letter signed to Jules Taschereau, at the Imperial Library.
An octavo page on paper bearing his monogram.
Nohant. October 4, 1858.
George Sand is working, with her son Maurice, on the Theatre and the Commedia dell'arte.
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"Mr. Director General of the Imperial Library. Sir, my son is currently working at my home, under my supervision, on a history of the commedia dell'arte in Italy and France, complete with drawings, a lavish and comprehensive work, part of which is in press. I am writing to request your permission to ask the Imperial Library for the necessary materials for this project. Hoping that your request will be granted, I have the honor to express to you, Sir, my gratitude and my distinguished sentiments."
Correspondence Sand. Georges Lubin. Volume XV, pp 198-199.