Autograph letter signed, (s.l.) 6 frimaire an 5 (26 novembre 1793) 1 p. in-4.
He takes the defense of the famous Vestris (1746-1804) "... the short attestation that I enclose has the excellent answer of the citizen Vestris. She has a mother and a sister of whom she takes constant care; And her personal situation, when she leaves the theater, will be worth perhaps even less than that of poor Préville, whose right equal to hers, is kept by the government.
This is not a recommendation, but only an urgent request to take a look yourself at the discussion established by or for this great actrisse who has done honor so long to the French tragic scene. I greet you, respect you and love you. Caron Beaumarchais."
Préville (1721-1799) a famous actor who played since 1753 at the Comédie-Française. One of his last roles was that of Bridoison, in the Marriage of Figaro (Beaumarchais 1784).
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