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shall appear in a brilliant uniform ; and further, that it 

 is but proper that the writers whom the King invites to 

 his table, and whom he so greatly honors on so momen- 

 tous an occasion, should furnish a report of its chief 

 features, as an authority to which future historians of 

 the time may refer. 



I am writing, dear sir, under the best auspices 

 under the auspices of Mr. Meyerbeer. You will make 

 him very happy, I am sure, and with him the whole 

 "Journal des Debats," which is so much devoted to 

 you, and, in addition, your very humble servant, myself. 



I shall await with great impatience, but with the most 

 perfect submission, your kind reply. 



I am sure that, in any event, you will have done all 

 that you honorably could do, to secure me this favor. 



Please accept, Monsieur le Baron, the humble homage 

 of my devotion and of my profound respect. 



JULES JANIN. 



