Autograph letter signed : Paris, to Jean Antoine Rostaing, 1797 Sept. 8.

Record ID: 
295884
Accession number: 
MA 2068.1
Author: 
Brillat-Savarin, 1755-1826.
Credit: 
Gift of the Fellows, 1960.
Description: 
1 item (3 p., with address) ; 24.3 cm
Notes: 

Dated "le 22 fructidor."
With postmark and seal.
Part of a collection of 44 letters from Brillat-Savarin to Rostaing. Letters in the collection are described in individual records (MA 2068.1-44).

Summary: 

Comparing their financial investments; discussing the political turmoil of the moment (18 fructidor); sharing his belief that he will be reappointed under the Directoire; sarcastically commenting on the lack of food; mentioning the visit of his American student.