HUGUES LE ROUX (1860–1925). - Lot 163

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HUGUES LE ROUX (1860–1925). - Lot 163
HUGUES LE ROUX (1860–1925). Autograph letter signed to Henry Walbaum. Paris, March 29, 1892. Signed autograph letter, 2 pages in-8 on personal letterhead “Hugues Le Roux,” 8 place Clichy in Paris, dated March 29, 1892. An interesting, friendly letter addressed to Henry Walbaum, in which Hugues Le Roux addresses a social misunderstanding that arose during a stay at his correspondent’s home. The writer explains that he learned from his brother about the reception he had received in Reims and admits his embarrassment: “I know how busy you are, and I am truly ashamed to have caused you so much embarrassment.” Le Roux discusses the difficulties of organizing visits and social engagements: “That’s the downside of treating people too well: they keep coming back!” ” He then announces his imminent arrival: “I will arrive on Monday, if you’ll allow me, on the eight o’clock train so that I may have the leisure to return the favor to all those who have treated me with such kindness.” The letter concludes with greetings to Madame Walbaum, further evidence of the friendly ties he maintained with the family: “Please convey my respectful regards to Madame Walbaum.” A lovely letter of literary courtesy illustrating the relationships Le Roux maintained with his provincial network of readers and friends. 2 pages, in-8 format. Very good condition. This letter is part of an interesting series of correspondence sent by Hugues Le Roux to Henry Walbaum, a prominent figure in Reims with whom the writer maintained regular contact throughout the 1890s. The document is of particular interest due to its extremely spontaneous tone. Far removed from letters of recommendation or professional correspondence, Le Roux expresses concern here that he may have overused the hospitality extended to him. This concern, expressed with humor and elegance, sheds light on the customs of bourgeois and literary social life in the late 19th century. The letter also contains several references to the author’s conference trips and frequent travels, as he was then at the height of his journalistic career. The descriptions of card games and friendly gatherings lend the text a particularly lively quality. Letters from Hugues Le Roux addressed to the same correspondent are rare. This letter offers a charming glimpse into the daily life of a prominent writer and journalist of the Belle Époque.
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