Émile ZOLA. L.A.S., Paris December 11, 1884, to a "dear colleague" [Ernest Daudet]; 1page in-8. On the subject of the performance of Pot-Bouille at the Ambigu: "I would have liked to offer you the two armchairs you asked to rent; but my service is so limited that it has been impossible; and I still have battles to get you on the sheet. Finally, you can pick up the coupon tomorrow at the ticket office". He sends two entries for the dress rehearsal. Attached is a P.A.S., Paris April 30, 1884 (1p. in-8, with tax stamp): received from his publisher Charpentier the sum of 5000F, "value to be counted against my royalties".