Xavier de MONTÉPIN (1823-1902). L.A.S., Paris July 3, 1866, [to actress Marie Laurent]; 1 1/2 pages in-12 with his crowned cipher. About his play La Femme du saltimbanque. He came to Paris expressly to read it to her, and waited twelve days for her return. Forced to leave because his wife was ill, he deeply regretted not having seen the actress, and "not being able to judge your impressions when you hear the play. [...] I am anxious to know if the drama and the role will please you as much as I think I can hope"... We enclose 2 L.A.S. - Nov. 24, 1876: La Bâtarde should have been published a month ago: "This delay leads me straight to the grave and think that when I die because of you, you will be very sad"... - March 12: he asks for three orchestra chairs for a play.