zoologist and palaeontologist (1773-1838). Autograph letter signed. No place. 8vo. 1 page.
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To an unidentified recipient ("m[on] c[her] a[mi]") about an approaching journey on the following Sunday morning, at seven o'clock at the latest. The recipient should therefore arrive at half past six, the meeting point is the "jardin de plantes", travelling companions will be Cuvier's sister Sophie and Clémentine: "Nous ne partirons que Dimanche Matin; mais au plutard à sept heures; ainsi soyez au jardin des plantes à six heures et demi. Vous seriez bien aimable de venir nous voir demain soir.