Berlioz, Hector. (1803–1869) Autograph LetterAutograph letter from the important composer to a Captain Lemtyer at Le Havre, thanking the captain for notifying Berlioz of his son's safe departure on a voyage. Paris, April 23, 1851. Translated from the French, in part: "I was very happy, dear sir, for your cordial attention in letting me know of my son's happy departure. I feared that he might not have recovered from the illness that he had told me about, and you have reassured me." 1 p., folded