Marie-Joseph CHÉNIER (1764-1811) writer and politician. L.A.S. as "president", August 28, 1792 "year IV of liberty 1st of equality", to a "dear patriot"; 1 page small in-4. "The general meeting of the Section in 1792, just as it is giving you further proof of its esteem by electing you as an elector, thought it necessary to move to the agenda at your request.... You felt what an abuse could result from being allowed to vote, even though you were not present, in the primary meetings. As president of the assembly, I believe that I am fulfilling his wish by assuring you of his esteem, and as a citizen, it is a pleasure for me to be able to assure you on this occasion of the fraternal attachment that I have vowed to you for life....