French general and politician (1808-1893). He served as Chief of State of France from 1873 to 1875 and as the first president of the Third Republic, from 1875 to 1879. ALS in French, signed “MacMahon,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Presidence de la Republique letterhead, May 17, 1877. Short untranslated letter to a gentleman. Letter is affixed by the left edge of the second integral page to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with bisecting vertical fold through single letter of signature, light toning along bottom, and red pencil notation to top. RRAuction COA.
