French diplomat (1805-1894) who spearheaded the project to build the Suez Canal. LS in French, signed “Ferd. de Lesseps,” one page, 8.5 x 10.5, Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interoceanique letterhead, September 1, 1879. Letter to Richard Fleischer in Dresden, in part (translated): "Travels and constant occupations have not allowed me to send you the article you requested, but I hasten to send you the bulletin of the Interoceanic Canal which has just appeared and from which you can make the extracts which you deem useful. This collection, which I will be happy to send to you each time, will keep you fully informed of the question. Please accept, Mr. Editor, the expression of my consideration." In fine condition.
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