Letter from an unidentified sender, France, to "Corinne", undated : autograph manuscript.

The writer of the letter is explaining a discussion between him/her and the recipient's father, who was very concerned about the recipient's health. The sender spoke to someone who said he saw the recipient often at the opera accompanied by M. Castil-Blaze. The sender says that the recipient can't be that ill if he or she is going to the opera so often. The person he or she spoke to said that Castil-Blaze is interested in courting the recipient. The sender says what a good reputation Castil-Blaze has. The recipient's father sat up and took notice of the name Castil-Blaze.