Pierre LOTI. 75 L.A.S., 1885-1910, to Julia Daudet; 153 pages in various formats, most of them in-8, some with his number (some with the motto Mon mal m'enchante) or various headings, some addresses. An L.A.S. from her son Samuel Viaud is attached to Julia Daudet about the publication of Daudet's letters kept in the Loti newspaper. Important correspondence to Madame Daudet. We can only give a glimpse of it here. [1885]. He was extremely pleased to receive his book [Impressions de nature et d'art], which reminded him of a book that Mr. Daudet had introduced him to, Idées et Sensations [des Goncourt], but which he preferred: "there are undoubtedly things that a man, however delicate he may be, is never able to say well enough. ...] Your book seems to me to be the very expression, I would almost say the definition, of the refined and exquisite woman...". [Rochefort July 1889]. Thanks for his "little book of an adorable mother" [Children and Mothers]; he understands his grief, "I, who have no greater anxiety in life than to see my beloved mother grow old.... [Hendaye spring 1892?]. He receives Rose and Ninette, with "a precious little dedication that I remember as a new promise from my great friend. You will have here a very modest and country hospitality; absolute peace in a secluded corner, a small terraced garden where the air and the view are incomparable, and then sailors and canoes at your command to go up the river...". March 1893], on the subject of Eugene Manuel's candidacy for the Academy: "I have already made commitments. I will now do for Mr. Manuel all that my conscience will allow me to do...". [January 1894]. He lost his Chansons grises, "I who never lose anything, especially things entrusted to me. - I'll tell Hahn so that he can send you another copy"... 1895], thanking for Poetry, "for the beautiful, softly sad verses ... At certain passages, while reading, I seemed to hear you talking... "Le Javelot", Hendaye April 29 [18