Alphonse de LAMARTINE (1790-1869). Autograph manuscript, Autun; 1page large in-4. Detailed plan for a speech to the Saône-et-Loire General Council, probably unpublished. The plan, partly redacted, is written in two columns, and divided into 4 parts. It concerns a complaint from Autun requesting a fifth councillor. "Affaire qui demand deux choses de nous - la bonne foi - la prudence dans l'explication. - So far, nothing has divided us. Fair to each other. The unity of the department has been our spirit"... Having examined all aspects of the problem, Lamartine concludes: "What is to be done? - Declare that Autun's claim is totally unfounded? - No. That would be an injustice. Injustice is weak - the truth is there for all to see: Yes, Autun has an arithmetical right - its administrative right is dubious. Let's say it. But let's all say together: that we must hold our decision in abeyance - until the time when renewal&. So justice to the principle justice to Autun justice to the department.) Former René Doumic collection (June 14 1985, no. 81).