Paul LANGEVIN - Set of four signed autograph letters.

Paul LANGEVIN (1872.1946)

Set of four signed autograph letters.

Four octavo pages in total.

On letterhead from the School of Physics and Chemistry and the Collège de France.

Paris. April 18, 1926 / June 23, 1927 / June 30, 1932 / December 12, 1937

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To André-Ferdinand Hérold. April 18, 1926.

“My dear friend, I would be very happy to be able to chat with you. Do you want Thursday or Friday evening? These last few days have been troubled by the unexpected death of my poor Landrieu [the chemist Philippe Landrieu] and I apologize for not having been able to answer you sooner. Please believe my best feelings. P. Langevin »

To a General Resident. June 23, 1927. (residual trace of stamp).

“Mr. Resident General, I have just received official confirmation of the high distinction that HM the Bey of Tunis was kind enough to grant me on your proposal, and would like to tell you how sensitive I am to this mark of esteem. It renews for me the memory of a too short stay in Tunis and all the attention I received there. I hope that circumstances will allow me to express my sympathy and gratitude towards this beautiful country… P. Langevin. »

To André-Ferdinand Hérold. June 30, 1932.

“My dear Hérold, I thank you for reminding me of this evening's vote, which I did not forget, being in complete agreement on the need to ensure the best election for Kahn. possible. I have just returned to Paris after a very short rest and have to leave tomorrow for Brussels, so I fear being prevented from being with you this evening – but I am sending my bulletin to rue Jean Dolent. Kind regards to you. P. Langevin »

To a rector. December 12, 1937.

“My dear Rector, I was extremely sensitive to the mark of interest that you were kind enough to show me, despite your many concerns in having me given medicines and sending me instructions on their use. I have felt the benefit of it and now feel little more than a very great general fatigue which can only be overcome by rest. I will have great pleasure in going to see you one day soon to thank you and chat with you. Believe, I pray you, in all my affectionate devotion. P. Langevin »

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