BAKER Josephine (1906-1975). 2 L.S. "Josephine", Paris 29 October and 20 November 1953, to General de GAULLE; 1 page in-4 each typewritten to his address 11, Avenue Bugeaud; autograph apostille by de Gaulle at the head of each letter. Tour of the Indian Ocean. 29 October: "Mon Général, It's been so long since you've heard from me that, despite my silence, I'd like you to believe that I'm still attached to you. Once you are a Gaullist you always remain one. I'm back in Paris and I've been following your travels through the press lately"... At the top, de Gaulle wrote: "Moi Chère Madame". 20 November. "It was with great joy that I saw Captain Guy yesterday. Of course we talked about you at length, and as usual we talked very badly because we don't like you, as you know. The next time you are in Paris, I would be very honoured if you would do me the pleasure of receiving me"... At the top, de Gaulle noted: "that Guy tells me about this". A greetings card signed "your Josephine and her children" is enclosed.