BAKER Josephine (1906-1975). L. A. S., Saturday 1 May [1948], to General de Gaulle; 3 pages in-8. She regrets not being able to take part in the party [fête du Travail organised by the R. P. F. in the Parc de Saint-Cloud], but her doctors have objected to her going out. "It was with rage in my heart, not feeling very ill, that I underwent their diagnosis of prudence, because as you well know, General, responding "Present" to my Chief's call remains for me the noblest of duties, which today would have been magnificently rewarded by the hope of seeing you for a few moments"...