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ALS in French, signed “H. M.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, October 19, 1910. Handwritten letter to "Ma chérie," in part (translated): "I am upset by the bad weather you've had here for several days; the wind has changed and it's very beautiful…I need to work for a thousand reasons, and especially for myself; to recover, that's the best thing. I feel it's a defense mechanism. So I'm taking care of my nerves as much as possible, and it's going quite well. I've just finished a still life, which I don't want to say anything about right now because I don't want to compromise it, but I think you'll be pleased. I'm also working on colors."
He then mentions the various letters he receives, "demountable constructions." He refers to some money to give to different people, providing a list of sums and names. He ends his letter by mentioning the arrival of his correspondent and the fact that she wouldn't have to pay for "a long coat." He adds a small drawing at the end, illustrating a mantilla. He signs as "your loving husband, son, and father." In fine condition.
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