Charles GOUNOD (1818-1893). L.A.S., to Théodore Ritter; 1page in-8. He recommends Mlle Simonet to the pianist and composer, as she "has made quite serious studies as a pianist". Her job as a schoolteacher has prevented her from "devoting to the piano the time necessary to acquire the degree of talent she is willing and capable of: she proposes to make up for lost time, [...] to get back to work seriously, aided by your excellent advice"...