Watchmaker, inventor, musician, diplomat, fugitive, spy, publisher, arms dealer, and revolutionary (1732-1799) best known for his theatrical works, especially the three Figaro plays. Scarce ALS in French, signed “Caron de Beaumarchais,” one page, 7.5 x 9, May 16, 1779. A neatly penned letter, in part (translated): "My case had to be judged on Tuesday but it has been postponed to Saturday with the most inadequate delay for myself. I cannot unfortunately go to Rocheforte for the dinner on Thursday because I have promised to sign the sentence even without reading it and to do so I need to wait until the sentence is given. It will be, if you don’t mind, for one of the first evenings of next week when I will have the pleasure of renew my esteem with a glass in my hands." In fine condition, with some creasing to the right half. Beaumarchais engaged in a series of costly court battles in the later part of his life, jeopardizing his fortune and reputation.
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