Léo DELIBES (1836-1891). L.A.S., Choisy Wednesday 24 [1890?], to a friend; 4 pages in-8 (small mourning). His mother-in-law has written to his friend Alexandre Dumas to recommend his correspondent's protégée. He then reviews the biographical notes devoted to her, including an article by Arthur Pougin. Is Patti at the Opéra for real? A diary entry claims that he proposed Kassya to Marie Van Zandt: but I haven't moved and it's not written for her voice...