World War II-dated TLS in French, signed “C. de Gaulle,” 7.25 x 10.75, Office of General Staff letterhead, November 27, 1940. Letter to a Mr. Ruxton, president of the British American Ambulance Corps, in full (translated): "It is with great feeling that I make it my agreeable duty to thank you for the great contribution that so many noble Americans have made to the 'Free French Forces' that I have the honor to command. In my name and in the name of my forces please convey to all those Americans who have helped the Free French Forces with ambulances for their wounded and sick and with a great surgical installation which will allow us to attend to their needs in the best of material conditions the expression of our most sincere feelings of gratitude. Again I wish to state more particularly my feelings of well-being to those who have contributed in the purchase and equipment of ambulances and whose names will always remain and stand as color-bearers: 'France forever,' 'Secours Franco-Americain,' 'Holland Niagara Falls,' 'Jack and Charlie Twenty-one,' 'R. L. Alling.' To those equally who have contributed towards the purchase of the magnificent medical equipment, I pour out my deepest gratitude. We stand amazed at the generosity of the Americans and I know for a fact that it is never in vain that we can make an appeal to the citizens of our great and friendly Republic. Through your intermediary, we ask you to translate our feelings and thank all most sincerely. Please accept, dear sir, the very high regard I hold for you." Matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 14.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full English translation.
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