GAULLE Charles de (1890-1970) general, President de la Republique. L.A.S. "C. de Gaulle", Paris 10 August 1934, to his friend Lucien NACHIN; 2 pages in-8, heading Presidency of the Council. Conseil supérieur de la Défense nationale. About Vers l'Armée de métier. "How grateful I am to you for the judgement you have made on my book in the A.E.T. journal. [Former Army Troopers]! The expression you give to your criticism is one of strength as well as benevolence that touches me deeply. Now that the idea has been launched, it remains to be hoped that it will be realized in time "... Attached is the draft of a long letter from Lucien NACHIN to Commandant de Gaulle, April 25, 1928, about his article L'Action de guerre et le Chef (2 p. in-4); plus a photo of the general (postcard).