French physician and politician (1738–1814) whose name became synonymous with the ‘humane’ instrument of execution whose use he proposed to the government during the French Revolution. LS in French, signed “Guillotin,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, no date. Letter to Senator Lemercier, saying that not only would his heavy duties as a physician prevent him from seeing the Senator, but also his own illness would, as he had to submit himself to “two bloodlettings, vomitories and vessicatories.” Reverse of second integral page bears an address panel in another hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a small area of paper loss to second page from wax seal. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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