Pierre-Augustin Caron de BEAUMARCHAIS (1732-1799). L.A.S., January 15 [1778], to Marc-Antoine Rochon de Chabannes; 1 page in-4. Concerning the defense of the rights of dramatic authors. "No Sir; we do not consent that you absent yourself from the assembly of Sunday. There is really a little confusion in the ideas of your different claims, for lack of having well classified in your teste all the works that we are going to present to the gentlemen of the chamber and on which we need your attachment. A friendly conversation before the assembly will bring you back, I am sure, to the wisest opinion. And as for the police station I have told you my word. But I am like you, and do not want to argue; for if I have strength against my enemies, I have none against my friends.