Jean GENET (1910-1986). 3 L.A.S., 2 P.A.S. and 1 L.S., Paris and Cannes 1947, to Jean-Jacques Pauvert; 5 pages in-4 (one torn into several pieces) and 1 oblong page in-8, 2 envelopes. On his plays Haute surveillance, and Les Bonnes [this one was premiered at the Athénée on April 19, 1947]. Paris January 27, 1947. Transfer of Haute surveillance (title added by hand) to 60 copies out of trade. "The property transferred is that of the typed copy of this play [...] For this abandonment of rights, I will receive 130,000 fr. of which 30 (thirty) will be given to me upon delivery of the manuscript, and 100 (one hundred), on March 15, 1947"... [Cannes end of March 1947]. "Would you be so kind as to send me as soon as possible the version of High Surveillance corrected by Barrault. Please also have the 50,000 fr. arrive by the 13th. Send a money order in the name of Jean Gallien Hôtel Méditerrannée Cannes. I know that I owe you 5,000 fr. But I would be happy if you withheld them at the end, on the last payment"... [Cannes, March 31, 1947]. "Please be so kind as to send me the typed version of High Surveillance, the one corrected by Barrault. [Tell me if your relations with Gallimard are as cordial"... He gives the coordinates in Cannes of Mrs. Maglia, with whom Pauvert will have to deal "for our next business"... [Cannes April 7, 1947]. "Send me - Jean Gallien Hôtel Méditerranée in Cannes 50,000 fr. Make sure I receive it on the 13th. Otherwise it would be a catastrophe. Telegraphic mandate. Gallimard has the second part of the proofs. Press Allard to send me the rest. The final proof can be given on May 1st. Please see Marthe Herlin at Jouvet's so that she can give you a final copy of Les Bonnes which you will take - you promised me - to Lulu Watier. Everything is fine here. I have bought a piece of land for Lucien on which he will build a small house"... Marthe Herlin must also be given the list of guests at the general... Plus 2 receipts for the edition of Haute surveillance (March 1947). Attached is a carbon copy of a letter from Pauvert to Genet, Sceaux January 26, 1947, confirming the terms of the transfer of Haute surveillance.