BAKER Josephine (1906-1975). L. A. S. "Josephine", Amsterdam 10 May 1956, to General de GAULLE; 4 pages in-8 with vignette and letterhead Doelen Hotel Amsterdam. Appeal to the General to return to power. "My general, here we are, 17 years back in time - I'm kidding myself 1939 - alas, 17 years lost, but this page of history will serve those who didn't want to believe you. Those 17 years proved that you were right about everything. At that time, I was actively close to you, today I am still, and more loyal than ever.[...] I think that we must already begin to show the people (by propaganda) all that is beginning which you have predicted, is coming - in a big way - we need enormous propaganda, because this is the time. But beware of the newspapers that are enemies of Gaullist ideas - those that are under the influence of foreign powers. Make your propaganda on solid ground, your predictions - Indochina - North Africa etc. you mustn't wait too long because North Africa is the last stage before the takeover of mainland France. [...] I am leaving the theatre to better serve French dignity - I await your orders. When it suits you best - because I think I can be very, very useful to you - I am not talking to you as a theatre actress, but as a fellow countrywoman who has faith in her leader. Your Josephine "... At the top, de Gaulle wrote: "moi - aimable et bref".