Paul VALÉRY (1871-1945). L.A., Tuesday, to "Mon chéri" [his mistress Jean Voilier] ; 1 page in-8 (framed with reproduction of a drawing). "Here you are - I see you driving towards Paris... O route! I am still a little far away, in the haunted trees... But I have announced my departure. Maybe Thursday - it's a question of car and various arrangements. However I am far from being back to full life !. I didn't sleep a wink last night - yet without any warnings. ...] Events are heavy ...