ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, October 30, 1887. Written from Medan a letter to Paul Stuart, in full (translated): "Thank you for your sonnet. But you do not have to defend Jesus Christ whom I am not attacking. The nickname Jesus-Christ is quite common in our countryside, and I took it without any sacrilegious intention, as local color." In fine condition, with paper loss to the lower left corner. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope.
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