ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5 x 7.5, Institute Pasteur letterhead, February 4, 1891. In full (translated): "Milord, I am very touched with the feelings you expressed in your letter. I wanted to write to you personally on behalf of the Pasteur Institute to express my gratefulness in favor of our institute. All the funds will be credited to the Credit Foncier de France, who will send you a receipt for the sum of 50 lires. It was a good pleasure to receive your photograph, and I will promise you to send mine." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining.
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