CLAUDEL Paul (1868-1955). 2 L. A. S., Brangues, 15 July 1948, Paris 17 April 1949, to General de Gaulle; 1 page and a half, and 1 page in-8. Château de Brangues 15 July 1948. The General having "appointed him as a member of the National Council" [of the R. P. F.], he is summoned to the Council session. "But to my deep regret, because of my state of health, it will be impossible for me to go to Paris on 19 July and take part in the deliberations of the National Council"... Paris 17 April 1949. He was invited to attend the National Council meeting from 20 to 22 May: "I will do my best to comply with your kind invitation, although my age and deafness hardly allow me to play an effective role"...