Guy de MAUPASSANT (1850-1893). L.A.S., [Paris March 11, 1891], to Mme Howland; 1page in-8 in his cipher and address 24 rue Boccador, envelope. Violently affected by influenza, he cannot go out or speak. "As for our success, I saw him again. I assure you that it is far from being worth what people say. I'll tell you why"...