STENDHAL (1783-1842). L.A.S. "B", Paris December 8, 1841, to his friend Donato BUCCI in Civita-Vecchia| 2 pages in-4 with address and traces of red wax seal (split fold).
He received his letter of November 29, the previous one got lost. "I hope you will have received my letter about Canino. How much is this land worth? How much does it yield? Give me three pages of details. It is an acquisition, I think, advantageous for the lady you know. [...] I thought I was going back for January 1, 1842. Perhaps I will extend a little. My health has been better since Nov. 20. It rains every day, but it is hot. This change has struck my nerves and for a long time I was not willing to write. Give me 3 pages of financial details about Canino. If you don't know everything, write to your friends in that country. I would like, as much as you can, exact details. [...] I recommend you my books. I am going to the Chamber of Peers to see Quenisset [author of an attack against the sons of Louis-Philippe] judged, this villain has a lot of logic. The newspapers give an exact account of the sessions. I was delighted with the first performance of La Chaîne [a comedy by Scribe]. ...... General correspondence, volume VI, n° 3169.