ALS in French, signed “G. Flaubert,” one page, 5.25 x 8, October 1, [no year]. Letter to Claudius Popelin, painter, writer, and sometime lover of Princesse Mathilde Bonaparte. In part (translated): "Can you do me the following favor: My nephew is just about to enter into very serious matters with Mr. Durassie, who has been in the service of the Prince Napoleon. Try to find out for me the greatest information possible on the morals, the character, and the fortune of the said gentleman. It concerns my future interests." He adds a postscript: "You know that I am waiting this winter for a long visit from your excellency. My regards to the Princess. I will write to her very soon." In fine condition.
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