Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN. L.A.S. "S.", to his dear Gérault; 2 pages in-8. He asks him to intervene on behalf of his friend Paul Berthon who would like to become a justice of the peace in the suburbs of Paris: "Berthon is a friend of Crainquebille (he has given proof of this in his position) and a disciple of Bergeret, he occupies the leisure time of his office by painting and studying Gothic art. It is as an artist that I knew him - a former lawyer at the court, he is a conscientious magistrate. [...] A word from Clemenceau that you would ask him for me, a word from you to the Minister of Justice would tip the balance in favor of our candidate"...