Letter from Cervin de Laval to Hugo

Scope and Content

Autograph letter to Hugo suggesting that he writes a drama about Jean Chouan based on information compiled by Laval through his contacts in the Vendée with former Chouans, one of whom, Jean's brother René, is still alive and complains that the Restoration monarchy has done nothing for surviving Chouans.

Marked 'r' (répondu) in Hugo's hand.

Laval is unidentified.