Général Weygand - «Je n'étais pas encore convaincu de la nécessité de demander un armistice» - Lettre autographe signée à Félix Bonafé - 1955

Signed handwritten letter from General Maxime Weygand, addressed to Mr. Félix Bonafé, dated November 28, 1955, in Paris, written in blue ink on a sheet of bluish vellum paper. Accompanied by its stamped and postmarked envelope from November 29, 1955.

In this letter addressed to his friend Félix Bonafé, Weygand responds to an article about his work Reading the Memoirs of General de Gaulle, provides an important historical clarification on the events of June 1940, and exchanges with his correspondent regarding transmitted documentary elements. He also mentions the work of the revue Le Messager littéraire du Plateau Central and inquires about the upcoming publication of the article dedicated to his book, in an friendly, precise tone imbued with esteem for his interlocutor.

Dear friend
First, my thanks for your article about my little book 'Reading [the Memoirs of General de Gaulle]'. I find it excellent. One point, however: page 3 at the top; on June 7, I was not yet convinced of the necessity to request an armistice; I was still hoping to be able to obtain the enemy's surrender, which we had not managed to achieve on the Somme and Aisne. So, if you remove that small [?] from the sentence talking about this date, I would be pleased. But I find it natural that you say what you think is appropriate.
Please kindly let me know if you wish me to resend the documents attached to your letter. The son of the remarkable Mr. Gandilhon Gens d'Armes is a distinguished maritime engineer who was one of my very valuable collaborators in Africa on industrial matters. Finally, my sincere compliments for the interest and professionalism of the Messager littéraire du Plateau Central.
In which publication will you publish the article about my book?
Thank you again, from your old and sincere friend.

Reminder of the dimensions: 17.9 x 20.9 cm.
Condition: Very good state of preservation, with creases inherent to shipping and use. See photos for more details.
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Maxime Weygand, born on January 21, 1867, in Brussels, and died on January 28, 1965, in Paris, was a French general, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, military medalist, and member of the French Academy. He played an important role during both World Wars. Wikipedia

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