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HUGO Victor (1802-1885)

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HUGO Victor (1802-1885)

L.A.S. "Victor Hugo", [Paris] November 16 [1870], to Vice-Admiral
Clément de LA RONCIÈRE, superior commander of the forts of Paris| 1 page in-8, envelope with countersignature.
During the siege of Paris.
"My valiant and dear Admiral, I accept your invitation: I love your intrepid sailors| I will be happy to see them up close, and I would be charmed if the enemy took advantage of my presence to send me the bomb that I have, as you know, requested from the King of Prussia".