^Lot 216 Charles de Gaulle

Esteemed French military leader and politician (1890–1970) who headed that country’s government during much of World War II and served again as prime minister in 1958–59. DS, in French, signed “C. De Gaulle,” one page both sides, 8 x 12, March 7, 1960. Official letter of state to Bolivia’s Hernan Siles Zuazo, announcing the designation of Michel Leroy-Beaulieu as France’s minister to Bolivia. In fine condition, with punch holes to left edge and a central horizontal fold.