Louis BLANC (1811-1882) historian and politician. L.A.S., Paris August 15, 1878; 1 page and a half in-8 (small mourning, split at fold repaired). "To examine the questions you raise in your letter would require volumes, and to explain to you by letters the reason for each of my philosophical or metaphysical opinions, time fails me in the most absolute way. My writings are here. I shall therefore confine myself to giving you the information you ask me about my organization of work and my socialist catechism. These two works will form part of the collection of my essays published by Mr. Dentu"...