Colonne, Edouard - Autograph Letter Signed 1881

French conductor and violinist (1838-1910), a great champion of Hector Berlioz' music and contemporary composers.  Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated 1881, to M. Girard: "... Thank you for sending your articles about Portugal. I've already received and I'm going to have the ballet of the Tempest performed. I'd be delighted if madame Moll would come here to make it heard...". Size is 4.1 x 5.1, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, overall rust tone, in very good condition.