DELIBES (Léo, 1836-1891, French Composer of Light Opera & Ballet, including 'Coppélia')

Autograph Letter Signed in French with translation to "My dear Colleague" on a correspondence card, saying he is "very sorry that you took the trouble to come to my house without finding me. On Friday, I have at the same time the meeting of the commission of authors and composers, so I would prefer Tuesday, the 18th? If that can work out that way, it will be for the best. But nevertheless, if there was an impossibility I could at worst miss the society of the authors. ... I'll wait for your summons, to be fixed, and you can count on me. A thousand compliments and good memories ... " 2 sides correspondence card, no place, 8th March no year

Samedi 8 mars
Mon cher collègue,
Je suis très fâché que vous ayez pris la peine de venir chez moi sans me trouver. Le vendredi, j'ai à la même heure la séance de la commission des auteurs et compositeurs, je préférerais donc le mardi 18 ? Si cela peut s'arranger ainsi, ce sera pour le mieux.
Mais cependant, s'il y avait une impossibilité je pourrais à la rigueur manquer la société des auteurs. Donc, pour me résumer : de préférence le mardi 18, et si ce n'est pas possible, le vendredi 14.
J'attendrais votre convocation, pour être fixé, et vous pouvez compter sur moi.
Mille compliments et bons souvenirs.
Léo Delibes

Saturday, March 8
My dear colleague,
I am very sorry that you took the trouble to come to my house without finding me. On Friday, I have at the same time the meeting of the commission of authors and composers, so I would prefer Tuesday, the 18th? If that can work out that way, it will be for the best.
But nevertheless, if there was an impossibility I could at worst miss the society of the authors. So, to summarize: preferably on Tuesday the 18th, and if that is not possible, on Friday the 14th.
I'll wait for your summons, to be fixed, and you can count on me.
A thousand compliments and good memories.
Léo Delibes

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