Letter from Adolphe Bouchet to Hugo

Scope and Content

Autograph letter to Hugo from Brussels where Bouchet has been playing leading roles for two years. His company are now rehearsing Ruy Blas in which he is to play the name part, and the first performance is to take place soon. He wonders whether Hugo could or would visit Brussels to give advice on the production.

Marked 'r' (répondu) in Hugo's hand.

Written at Brussels.

Bouchet was a French playwright and actor.