Uruguay-born French poet and writer (1884–1960) who was staunchly averted to the Surrealist movement of automatic writing and following the inclinations of the unconscious, opting for a less radical approach to poetry and the great unknown. Untranslated ALS in French, one page on onionskin, 8.25 x 10.5, January 4, 1944. Central horizontal and vertical fold, a few trivial creases, and a rough and toned bottom edge with a faint paper clip imprint, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by original, hand-addressed mailing envelope, also signing his name of the reverse. RRAuction COA.