Maurice CHEVALIER (1888-1972). L.A.S., La Louque 16.2.1961, to Charles Trenet; 1 page in-4. Very beautiful letter. "My dear Charles Trenet. You do me great honour. I am happy - and a little proud - to have given you the start with Y a d'la joie in 1936... 37 ? Since then, I have watched you from afar as you followed your enchanted path. You have created a lot - often succeeded - admirably held. I hope that this will continue for a long time to come. You deserve a lot from the French song. It is with great esteem that I give you a hat tip - of straw - for your beautiful career "...