HUGO (Victor)(1802-1885). Born in Besançon. 1802-1885. Poet, writer and politician. L.A.S. "Victor Hugo" addressed to M. de Monsigny fils. Paris, 17 December (1835?). Address and postmark. Nice letter of apology: ...Forgive me [...] for replying so late, I have the nastiest eyes in the world, and I am forbidden to write... However, ... with these evil eyes [...] I will always be delighted to see you and your father. You are part of this new generation, so dignified and so generous, to which I am proud to still belong with the little bit of youth that remains to me, a generation that I love and esteem and whose love and esteem I want to have. I congratulate you on being one of those who will lead it...