Frédéric MISTRAL (1830-1914). L.A.S., Maillane February 19, 1859, to the Marseille poet Joseph Autran; 2 pages in-8, envelope. On Mireille. "Mr. and illustrious poet, I can finally offer you a copy of the poem which, six months ago, brought me to Paris. I was obliged to leave, without having the pleasure of being introduced to you, and, to my great regret, I learned on my arrival that you had asked our dear Roumanille about me and that you were willing to take an interest in me. Please receive my warmest thanks for this, and may my rustic epic justify in your eyes some of the esteem you have shown me, without knowing me! »…