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[Boulangism] Georges Boulanger (1837–1891), general and former Minister of War, 1887–1888 A collection of over 116 letters to the author (L.A.S.), replies to the author (P.A.S.) and letters to the editor (L.S.) received by General Boulanger during the political crisis of 1887–1888 Théophile Ferron (1830–1894), general and Minister of War 4 letters and 2 letters from the sender, including a letter dated 11 June 1887, acknowledging receipt of a donation of 10,000 francs made by General Boulanger, who had resigned, to the National Association of the Army and Navy - Handwritten letter, 13 June 1887, granting permission to take up residence at the Hôtel du Louvre in Paris - Handwritten letter, 1 July 1887, an invitation to lunch - Handwritten letter, 31 July 1887 Drafts and copies of replies to the Minister by Laisant, Member of Parliament for the Seine 2 handwritten letters from Charles Ange Laisant (1841–1920), a Boulangist MP The Caffarel/Wilson/Limouzin affair and the honours scandal Copy of a letter from the Boulangist MP Lucien Millevoye denouncing the attack on General Boulanger Letter from the author, Paris, 12 October 1887, from an employee of the Parisian news agency L’Agence Libre on the affair and the decorations scandal Letter from the sender, Paris, 12 October 1887, from Marie François Goron (1847–1933), head of the Sûreté, to General Boulanger Handwritten copy of a detailed note dated 4 February 1887 on the so-called ‘thefts under the guise of protection’ carried out by Mrs Limouzin and her two ‘mistresses’, 5 pages in-4 The truth about the Caffarel affair. Paris, printed by Balitout, [November 1887]. 15 pages, in-16 Letter from the author (L.A.S.), 4 March 1887, from Madeleine Limouzin to General Boulanger, 8 pages, in-8 Autograph letter signed ‘Langlois’ denouncing the Limouzin couple’s dubious practices Anonymous and confidential autograph letter, 23 November 1887, concerning the secret surveillance of General Boulanger and the role of the famous orator and activist Paule Mink as a double agent Incoming correspondence received by General Boulanger, 1887–1888 4 letters from fortune-tellers, astrologers and horoscope writers, 3 of which are signed ‘Diogène’ - Autograph letter from Adrien Blandignère (1849–1915), poet and chanson singer from the Languedoc, including the patriotic tribute song ‘La trompetto de la Rebenco’ (patriotic song) - 3 letters from Henry Buguet (1845–1920), playwright, including a song written in honour of the general, ‘L’Amer du général Boulanger’ ’ – Autograph letter from Émile Bujac (1852–1935), former aide-de-camp at the Ministry of War in 1885; a long confidential letter containing revelations made by Charles de Freycinet regarding intrigues within the Ministry of War - Autograph letter from Théodore Cahu (1854–1928), an officer - 3 autograph letters from André Castelin (1858–1912), a journalist Etc... FIND THE FULL AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THIS LOT IN OUR AUCTION CATALOGUE, AVAILABLE ONLINE
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Auction time 10/08/2026 at 2:00 PM
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