ALS in French, signed “P. Signac,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7.5, personal monogrammed letterhead, May 9, 1897. Letter to Russian translator Charles Torquet, in part (translated): "We have received the portraits. They are absolutely very beautiful. Be sure to tell Poirel that he is terrific. We thank you all, all, all, for the pleasure you given us. We had a good time with Nanette who was very kind and spoiled us more than we could do for her. Berthe and I had a cold during her stay and 'we were not able to have a laugh on demand.' We shall try to be stronger when you come back to Paris. I cannot tell you how glad I am about the resumption of our good relations of friendship. It is a little of our youth that we are reliving. We are at an age when we do not make friends any more…And as the old but not stupid guy was saying, at this age 'one does not read any more, one re-reads.' And I have re-read with joy! I have bought lots of mahogany to roll to S. Tropez—in order to be able to accompany you when I return to Dinard. For our dirty roads, our steep grades, my little training—what gear do you recommend? Must I have machine changed which develops 5.8 m…the N or R pinion—How much can this repair cost? I am glad to know that business is doing well. I have seen all the trouble you are taking and you deserve to succeed—Bravo and courage! We kiss you all and I take a mischievous delight in insisting on the checks of the ladies…Has 'captain' Georges recovered?" In very good to fine condition, with light toning, and punch holes to the top.
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