Monday 7 May [1866]
TO EMILE ZOLA

Dear Monsieur Zola,
I don't know where to find you to shake your hand and tell you how proud and happy I am to be championed by a man of your talent, what a splendid article [in Vtvenement, 7 May], a thousand thanks. Your previous article (Le moment artistique) [4 May] was quite remarkable and made a great impression. I would like to consult you about something. Where could we meet? I'm at the Cafe' de Bade, 26 boulevard des Italiens, every day from 5:30 to 7 o'clock, if that should suit you.

Until then, I am, dear sir, . . . your much obliged and appreciative
EDOUARD MANET