Autograph draft of a document, dated : [n.p., Paris?, n.d., 1800] [n.d., 1800].

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Autograph draft of a document, dated : [n.p., Paris?, n.d., 1800] [n.d., 1800].

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Saying that composers are saddened by the death of Piccinni, that the loss has left a vacancy at the Conservatoire, recommending that Monsigny take his place, adding that Monsigny is not wealthy and is advanced in age, is the author of 50 works, among them Rose et Colas, Le déserteur, Félix, and La belle Arsène, etc.

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