GAULLE Charles de. L. A. S. "Ton Papa", 19 July 1969, to his son Captain Philippe de GAULLE in Contrexéville; 2 pages in-8 headed Le Général de Gaulle, envelope enclosed. Writing of Mémoires d'espoir. "My dear Philippe, The news you have given us makes me think that your cure will definitely rid you of the after-effects of the health ordeal you have been through. So you will be able to take up your new command in the best possible conditions. On the other hand, I imagine that your current solitude is a period of meditation, which is an excellent thing to be able to experience from time to time in one's life. For me, it's definitely my lot while I wait for the last day. I'm using my spare time to write other memoirs, those relating to the 1958-1969 period. It's a huge job. Perhaps it will be of some interest in the future"... LNC, III, p. 1078.