MILLET (Jean-François). Autograph letter signed... Lot 43

MILLET (Jean-François). Autograph letter signed to the painter Théodore Rousseau. Barbizon, "Wednesday". 2 pp. in-8. "HAVE THE KINDNESS... TO HAND OVER TO MR TESSE THE MEASURES THAT ARE HERE, SO THAT HE MAY QUICKLY MAKE THE FRAME FOR THE PAINTING THAT I AM MAKING FOR HIM [it is about the dealer and collector of paintings Paul Tesse]. You will say to him that this painting is advanced & that its frame becomes essential to me. Here are the measurements: 0 m 44 c. strong, 0 m 38 1/2 weak. These measures can appear well taken by the end, but nevertheless it is necessary so, & you will say to Mr. Tesse that I beg him to take good care that they are as I give them; & also, as soon as it will be finished, to want to make pack its frame, & to send it to me... Tell Mme Rousseau that even though she has made me endure the most unheard of miseries, I still wish her good health... Don't you sometimes think that spring will already be quite advanced this year when you come? You know that it is agreed that you will come to eat with us while Mme Rousseau is away. Catch!"