Victor CONSIDÉRANT, French philosopher. (Salins (Jura) 1808 - Lot 492

Victor CONSIDÉRANT, French philosopher. (Salins (Jura) 1808 - Paris 1893) A disciple of Fourier, he defined the concept of the right to work, which became one of the key ideas of the French Socialists in 1848. He joined the 1st International (1871) and took part in the Commune. Autograph Letter Signed, PARIS June 11, 1844, 2pp in-8°, to M. DIDIER rue St Lazare 55 - "Monsieur, Je suis désolé de n'avoir pas été présent au bureau quand vous avez venu hier. CANTAGNEL has affectively left Paris for a dozen days. If it would be convenient for you to come to the office tomorrow Wednesday at noon. We could arrange our affairs and you can trust that you will find me as willing as you must think to do things fairly and justly. You should in no way have to suffer from your dealings with us..."