"N'oubliez pas que nous sommes des sectaires."

Autograph signed letter addressed to a fellow journalist, 45 lines written in purple ink.
Central fold inherent to the mailing.
Léon Blum warns his fellow journalist about his article which differs from the editorial line of his own (probably La Revue Blanche to which Alexandre Varenne contributes, who is cited at the beginning of the letter): "... I confess to you in all frankness - that the very substance of the article was troublesome for our readership. First, in your enumeration, a term was missing: the priests. Don't forget that we are sectarians. Furthermore, a sentence about financiers could seem, in our publication, rather singular..." and which could also offend the political sensibilities of his readership: "Finally, above all, don't forget that our readers might have found it strange to be told: 'Don't hate... There are trees, paintings, verses, music...' You know, they don't have the time..."
After careful reflection, Léon Blum advises and invites his correspondent to write another article better suited to satisfy the journal's management and readers: "... I am convinced that it is better, quite simply, to send us another one, which would then appear Saturday morning.", his frank recommendations being dictated only by the friendship he shows his friend.