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Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) WWII Signed Letter From General de Gaulle: Dated 15th July 1940
De Gaulle fled from France on June 17th 1940 when he learned that the French politicians were planning to surrender to the Germans.
Initially he was in temporary accommodation in St Stephens House but was only there just over a month after which he moved to Carlton Gardens.
The letter, personally addressed to the vendors grandmother, was written while he was at St Stephens House and the text gives some insight into his thoughts at that time.
"Dear Madam, The sentiments expressed in your letter of the 8th July are a precious encouragement to me. I thank you very warmly.
In these tragic hours of the history of the world, all those who still have their liberty must unite with resolution for resistance and to conquer.
Yours faithfully, madam, my respectful gratitude.
Charles de Gaulle
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