War-dated TLS signed “C. de Gaulle,” two pages, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, November 7, 1941. Letter to William David Ross, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, in part (translated): "It will be an honor and a pleasure for me to speak before the French Club of the University, and to visit, following the program established by Mr. Hanson, one of the most illustrious centers of British and European culture...I was very touched by your personal invitation which I will be happy to accept, as well as the honor given to me by the members of Oriel College in appointing me an honorary member of their 'Common Room.' May I ask you to convey my thanks to them." In fine condition, with some light corner creases.
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