Alexandre-Balthazar-Laurent GRIMOD DE LA... - Lot 109 - Ader

Alexandre-Balthazar-Laurent GRIMOD DE LA REYNIÈRE (1758-1838) L.A.S., Paris 8 prairial VIII (28 May 1800), [to the Marquis de Carrion-Nisas]; 1 page and a half in8 (qqs piq.). He expresses ardent wishes for the success of his work [Montmorency], but declines the offer to attend a rehearsal: "I have been in open warfare for a long time with many of the actors to whom you have given roles in your tragedy. I have just had a letter published in the posters that has increased the number of my enemies, and has alienated almost all the male and female actors. ...it is the only interest of art that leads me to tell them hard truths. But they don't hate me any less, because the offended self-respect never forgives and I have spared no effort in telling them theirs "... Not only would his presence be unpleasant to all the actors, but it could harm the work "and even upset them against the author whom they would see showing me a little trust and friendship". On the other hand, he recommends himself for the day of the premiere...