Description
Letter signed, one page, 8,25 x 10,25 inch, Paris, 12.02.1907, `Ministere des Finances - Cabinet du Ministère` letterhead, in French, to "Monsieur Sarraut" (Under Secretary of State) - concerning a candidacy of Mr. Decaisne, great-nephew of Saint-Just, signed by Joseph Caillaux in dark ink "J. Caillaux", with intersecting letter folds, mild browning, and perforated to the left edge - in fine condition.
In parts:
"Monsieur le Sous-Secrétaire d`Etat et cher Collègue,
Vous avez bien voulu me recommander la candidature de Mr. Decaisne, petit-neveu de Saint-Just, dem. à Carlepont (Oise) qui sollicite un débit de tabacs. [...]
Le Ministre des Finances, - J. Caillaux"
Translated:
"Mr. Under Secretary of State and Dear Colleague,
You have kindly recommended to me the candidacy of Mr. Decaisne, great-nephew of Saint-Just, residing in Carlepont (Oise), who is seeking to open a tobacco shop. ..
The Minister of Finance, - J. Caillaux"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1863-1944) French politician of the Third Republic. He was a leader of the French Radical Party and Minister of Finance, but his progressive views in opposition to the military alienated him from conservative elements.
Year of Birth: 1863
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