Dreyfus, Alfred.

to a lady, probably Madame Zola, written just after receiving his official exoneration, expressing joy at hearing of the placing of Zola's ashes at the Panthéon, and his pleasure at taking part in anything that serves to highlight the great and superb rôle that Zola played in supporting him ("...je suis heureux de pouvoir vous esprimer tout le part que je prends a tout ce qui peut magnifier le grand et superbe rôle de Zola..."), 1 page, 8vo, integral blank, Saint Denis, 12 December 1906 

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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On July 12 1906, Dreyfus was officially exonerated by a military commission from the trumped-up treason charges made by the French Army. He had received a pardon after a vigorous and courageous campaign, waged notably by Émile Zola (see lot 219 for Zola's J'accuse...!), who had died in 1902. On October 15 1906, Dreyfus was placed in command of another artillery unit at Saint-Denis.