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ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Handwritten letter to "Alice," in part (translated): "At last, I am free, I can write a few words. I have settled in Eragny after being stuck in Paris for a month due to the snow, the rain, and above all, some disastrous business. I brought with me the precious basket containing the delicious things you were kind enough to send to Julie. Please believe me, we had a feast! The American barley sugar was declared superior by the very discerning children. I assure you, these kinds of sweets, clover-shaped candies, are no less exciting than they are delicate.
Thank you so much for all the effort you put in… truly, after tasting the exquisite ham and the splendid cake, I am personally more than ever a fan of English cuisine. We still have to enjoy the plum pudding on Sunday… the little woolen petticoat fits well… baby Paul-Emile is already proud to get dressed… Speaking of our dear Alfred, who must be at sea by now, yesterday the 28th we talked a lot about him with Lucien, who misses him very much. You must be very sad about this separation, but you are so close, knowing it's best for his future, that you took it bravely. Amélis must have expressed all the sorrow she felt at this sudden news. We all wished him good health and a speedy return, with the satisfaction of having been right!!…
Lucien is now working on illustrations that should appear in an art magazine. He will have finished about fifteen drawings and engravings. I hope we won't have any difficulty publishing them; we always have to wait for the publishers because they only publish very petty and not at all artistic drawings. When it's done, we'll send you the proofs. Dick Doyle's book is truly astonishing. I didn't much care for the first part in terms of the illustrations, but the little man with the lion is really quite impressive. I don't think a child could handle such lions, and the background landscape made a similar impression on me!…
Good news, our paintings will be leaving for America shortly. Durand will leave next month; if it's successful, we'll be rid of our troubles, and it will probably have a very positive influence in the future! Now that this is written, I hope you'll give me your news and, above all, that you'll forgive me for making you wait so long for a word from me… but I was so troubled, so distraught, so desperate, that I couldn't… besides, Amelia must have told you. My compliments to your father and my greetings to Amelia; tell her that Julie can't go to Paris. Paul Emile is teething. He's no longer a worry. We're expecting his last molars in February. Grandma is doing well. Marie and Alfred want to see you, but it's not worth it for Madame, who could stay alone all the time… it's understandable! Thank you from Julie and the children, and from me too." In fine condition.
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