TO HIS MISTRESS: "I SHALL . . . HAVE TO START LIVING WITH ELVIRA AGAIN SOON" PUCCINI, GIACOMO. Autograph Note Signed, "Giacomo," to Sybil Seligman ("Dear Sybil"), in Italian, thanking her for messages about Tosca [publication of 1909 edition of score?], giving travel plans, explaining that eventually he must live with his wife for the sake of their son but that he is prepared to "disappear" if the conditions are not met. 1 page, 12mo, pale blue paper, "Hotel Westminster" lettercard stationery; address panel in holograph on verso with two 10- and a 15-centimes cancelled postage stamps. Paris, "10am Tuesday" [8 June 1909: from postmark]
"Have just received your note and the telegram about Tosca--thank you. . . . I have had enough of Paris, and must go back for the sake of Madame Minnie. I shall be seeing Elvira but I shall stay in the village, not at home, and I shall tell you what is arranged. I shall certainly have to start living with Elvira again soon, which will not be pleasant, but I must do so for the sake of my son; however, if the conditions are not accepted and fulfilled, I can always be on the alert to disappear, with my 'Innovation'. . . ."
