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Auction: 22066 - Historical Documents, Postal History & Autographs - Featuring the Robin Hunt Collection
Lot: 2041

France
Charles de Gaulle
1940 (17 August) TLS to Mr. T. Lewis writing "The sentiments in your letter are a very real encouragement to me. I should like to express my gratitude for them and also for the interesting suggestions and newspaper-cuttings you were kind enough to send me. These suggestions will be very carefully considered.
In these tragic hours of the world's history, our first duty is to unite all efforts in the struggle for liberty and victory over our common enemy. Believe me, Dear Mr. Lewis, Yours truly, General de Gaulle". Signed "G. de Gaulle"; complete with original envelope signed "General de Gaulle. Both with faults though a good letter.

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