ALS signed “Gv. Flaubert,” one page, 5 x 8, August 24, 1869. Beautiful handwritten letter by the illustrious author to his "dear and venerable friend" Jean Clogenson, a month after the death of one of their common friends, Flaubert’s best friend and poet Louis Bouilhet. In part (translated): "Yes! Certainly! Your verses should be printed. Nothing good should be lost. I received in the evening of 23 your letter dated 22. I shall hardly be home this week, for I walk out at 9 a.m. and do not come back before around 11 p.m. But I shall have less trouble next week, and would like to spend quite a long time with you. I embrace you tenderly, my dear and venerable friend.” The verses he references are probably Bouilhet’s verses rather than Clogenson’s verses. The recipient has clipped and affixed the original address panel (also penned in Flaubert's hand) to the second integral sheet. In fine condition.