French composer of light operas (1811–1896). ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, Paris, October 26, 1858. Untranslated letter in French. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (two vertical folds passing through single letters of the signature), some show-through from writing to opposing sides, and mounting remnants to the right border of the final page. RR Auction COA.