HISTORY - LAURE Emile (1881 - 1957) - Autograph letter signed

He was chief of staff to Marshal Pétain under the Vichy regime. A prolific writer with a great curiosity, he practised his profession throughout his career.
Autograph letter signed, dated La Grande Bastide, 31.12.1947:… qui ne suis plus q'un prévenu et même un accusé …".