CARAGUEL (C.). - Lot 62

CARAGUEL (C.). Journalist at *Le Charivari*. Autograph letter signed “C. Caraguel,” addressed to “Monsieur.” Paris, undated [circa 1853]. Printed letterhead: Le Charivari, Daily Newspaper, 16 rue du Croissant. 1 page, in-4 format. A friendly note from a journalist requesting his correspondent’s assistance in securing “two tickets” for him, likely for a theatrical performance. The author expresses his gratitude in advance, promising in return his thanks and “dithyrambic” congratulations. An amusing glimpse into the customs of the journalistic and social worlds during the Second Empire, when personal connections facilitated access to Parisian performances and events. Autograph signature.