HUGUES LE ROUX (1860–1925). - Lot 164

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HUGUES LE ROUX (1860–1925). - Lot 164
HUGUES LE ROUX (1860–1925). Autograph letter signed to Henry Walbaum. Paris, October 26, 1893. Signed autograph letter, 2 pages in-12, addressed to Henry Walbaum in Reims, with its original envelope preserved, postmarked Paris, October 26, 1893. A touching letter of condolence addressed to one of his most loyal correspondents, in which Hugues Le Roux refers to the recent passing of his friend’s father. The writer announces his return to Paris, where he learns the sad news: “I am returning to Paris and have just learned the sad news.” He pays a particularly heartfelt tribute to the deceased, emphasizing his moral nobility and dignity in the face of suffering: “His heart was too noble for him ever to express regret.” Le Roux cherishes the memory of the warm welcome he received from this family in Reims, whom he had been visiting for several years: “I will cherish his memory along with you.” The letter then takes the form of a genuine expression of friendship. He asks his correspondent to convey his condolences to his mother: “My most respectful regards to Mrs. Walbaum.” and concludes with emotion: “Give my love to your little girls—I can’t imagine them in black dresses! ” A very beautiful letter, revealing the author’s deeply human nature and the special relationship he shared with the Walbaum family. 2 pages, in-12 format. Original autographed envelope preserved. Very good condition. This moving letter of condolence is part of the remarkable collection of correspondence sent by Hugues Le Roux to Henry Walbaum, a prominent figure in Reims with whom he maintained a long-standing friendship. In a few lines of great sincerity, the journalist and writer offers a particularly personal tribute. Far from the topics of travel, lectures, or literature that usually dominate his correspondence, he reflects on the passing of his correspondent’s father and dwells on the moral qualities of the deceased, whose dignity in the face of suffering he admires. The letter also sheds light on the intimacy of the Walbaum circle, to which Le Roux was clearly attached. References to Mrs. Walbaum and the family’s children reveal a closeness rarely found in the writer’s correspondence, giving this document a human value that far exceeds that of a mere formal note. Letters by Hugues Le Roux remain rare on the market; items with such personal content that document his private relationships are significantly more sought after than simple cover letters or thank-you notes.
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