Letter from Alexandre de Lavergne (1808-1879) to Hugo

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Autograph letter to Hugo explaining that the writer's delay in delivering his article on Les Voix intérieures to the Journal du Commerce was due to the difficulties put in his way by Mr. Bert, the editor-in-chief, who was no friend of Hugo's.

On an official headed paper of the Ministry of War.

Lavergne was a French novelist and playwright.