French dramatist (1802-1883), journalist, historian, and civil servant.

Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated January 23, 1879, where he addresses a gentleman: “…vous voulez bien m’informer qu’une société dite des jeunes auteurs  vient de se constituer par la formation d’un Comité provisoire, composé de M. M. Fr. Coppée, Alfred des Essarts, Germain Picard, Gallion, Georges Berry…”. 

Size is 5.4 x 8.3 inches, 1 written page, light folds and creases, in overall very good condition.