Gustave FLOURENS (1838-1871) one of the leaders of the Commune. L.A.S., [Paris] September 23, 1870, to a friend; 1page in-8, headed Garde Nationale de la Seine. The future Communard attempts to save Paris, which has been under siege for five days by the Prussians. "Here is a friend of mine who has an admirable plan to save us, the only saving plan that exists, and who needs your support to do so. Help him, you will save the Republic, and by your influence as a member of the government, give him the means to succeed"...