Charles BAUDELAIRE. L.A.S., [1862 or early 1863], to Arsène Houssaye; 2 pages and a quarter in-8. One joins a portrait (engraved wood) by Félix Vallotton, signed by the artist; and various documents. Beautiful unpublished letter. Baudelaire finally sends to Houssaye "something to which I perhaps attach an exaggerated importance, because of the trouble I have gone to, to do well. Finally I figure that there is something new here, as a sensation or as an expression. The deplorable life I've been leading for the last five months, a string of rheumatisms and finally a family misfortune explain a little my phases of laziness and daydreaming. But I think I'm cured, for some time less. Other tracks, including Villemain, will follow. I found out about your struggles in the press and your misfortune at the Odéon just as I was about to write to you and ask you to play. Find an hour to read these placards, to decide whether they belong in La Presse or L'Artiste. - A friend of mine wants me to read the Dissertation on Beating Your Mistress [by Pierre-Jean Grosley], which I borrowed for you. - A long time ago, I received a packet of Japonneries that I shared among my friends. I had reserved those three for you. But I didn't dare to go and see you anymore. They are not bad. (Images of Japanese Epinal, 2 floors each in Jeddo). I assure you that, on vellum and framed with bamboo or vermilion sticks, it's of great effect ...