Gardel, Pierre. (1758–1840) "Dear friend, here is my ballet..." - Autograph LetterAutograph letter from the French ballet dancer, ballet master, violinist, and composer, delivering a new ballet. 1 p., n. d. Translated from the French: "Dear friend, here is my ballet [] I think nothing has changed as far as the action goes. I think that you will be satisfied with it. I venture to flatter myself that you will handle the style, which is no small matter, but your friendship for me will make this work easy. How happy I will be when the