French general and artillery specialist (1860–1936) who made great progress in modern artillery and helped found French military aviation. He is known as ‘Père des Chars’ (Father of the Tank). ALS in French, signed “Estienne,” one page, 6.25 x 8.25, Government Militaire de Paris letterhead, November 18, 1911. Untranslated letter to a colonel. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds and small separation to horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.
