Autograph letter signed, one page - on the reverse of his business card `Louis Pasteur - de l`Académie Francaise - Secrétaire Perpétuel de l`Académie des Sciences`, 4 x 2,25 inch, in French, to an unnamed correspondent - Pasteur writes a recommendation for Georges Tourangin, written and signed in dark ink "L. Pasteur", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a portrait picture of Louis Pasteur (altogether 8,25 x 11,75 inch), with very mild signs of age wear - in nearly very fine condition.
In parts:
"Georges Tourangin a été 3 fois admissible à St Cyr. Excellent pour l’histoire, la géographie, le style, faible en mathématiques et physique, passionné pour l’état militaire – et déjà au régiment – rédigera très bien un rapport. Son père est un de mes amis, ancien préfet, homme de grand mérite. Si M. Vintéjoux peut le servir il donnera à l’armée un garçon de réelle valeur. [...] "
Translated:
"Georges Tourangin has been eligible for St Cyr 3 times. Excellent at history, geography, style, weak in math and physics, passionate about the military - and already in the regiment - will write a report very well. His father is a friend of mine, a former prefect, a man of great merit. If Mr. Vintéjoux can serve him he will give the army a boy of real value. [...]"
