BIB_ID
446279
Accession number
MA 3408.6
Creator
Manet, Édouard, 1832-1883.
Display Date
Paris, France, 1870 September 30.
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Henry T. Curtiss, 1971.
Description
1 item (4 pages) ; 20.7 x 13.3 cm
Notes
High reserve.
Dated "vendredi 30 7bre."
On fragile onion-skin paper.
Dated "vendredi 30 7bre."
On fragile onion-skin paper.
Summary
Saying that it has been a long time since he has received news from her; referring to his letters being sent out via balloon; writing that the Prussians appear to regret embarking on the siege of Paris; mentioning the shortages of meat and other items; describing the fighting in detail; saying that he saw "les dames Morisot" and discussing their plans; characterizing Paris as "un vast camp."
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