Émile ZOLA. 2 L.A.S., Paris "14, rue la Condamine" 1872; 1page in-8 each. January 10th. Appointment: "I'll be at your place tomorrow at two. But, if it would inconvenience you, we could postpone the meeting again"... December 30. He finds his correspondent's letter to Le Corsaire [the paper had just been suspended following an article by Zola], and I thank you a thousand times over for your kind offer. I think you must be very busy at the moment. I'll postpone my visit"...

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