[DUMAS] FERRIER, Ida (1811-1859)
Autograph letter signed “Ida”
[Between 1840 & 1844] Saturday, 1/2 p. in-12
“I had instructed Alexandre to present them to you, but I believe that he has forgotten my committee”
Fact sheet
[DUMAS] FERRIER, Ida (1811-1859)
Autograph letter signed “Ida”
[Between 1840 & 1844] Saturday, 1/2 p. in-12
Previously mounted (mark on verso), spot on bottom margin
Ida Ferrier is in charge of transmitting thanks from her husband Alexandre Dumas
« Vous avez dépassé toutes vos promesses, Monsieur, vous avez été mille fois bon et aimable pour moi, recevez-en je vous prie mes plis vifs remerciements. J’avais chargé Alexandre [Dumas père] de vous les présenter mais je crois bien qu’il ait oublié ma commission.
Votre bien dévouée et obligée,
Ida »
Alexandre Dumas married in January 5, 1840 in Paris (1st) the actress Ida Ferrier (born Marguerite-Joséphine Ferrand, 1811-1859) and settled with her in Florence. Ida Ferrier and Alexandre Dumas separated in 1844.