Charles GOUNOD (1818-1893). L.A.S., March 5, 1849, to his friend Auguste; 1 page and a quarter in-8. One joins a portrait (Photograph Bayard & Bertall), business card size, with a.s. on the back: "to my good little Lou his old uncle and friend Ch. Gounod ". "I would have been charmed to take your arm to carry me to this execution of tomorrow, which I am going to, I assure you, as to a real execution. It is to the point that I regret having invited even the most indulgent and friendly ears such as yours, so much so that I am afraid that this wine of the vineyard which I will make you drink will be very unpleasant to you "... He himself will go to the concert hall with his friend Desgoffe, after having taken over the score at Tilmant's...