PÉTAIN Philippe (1856-1951). L. A. S., 12 January 1938, to Charles de GAULLE; 1 page and a half in-8. "Thank you for your good wishes, my dear de Gaulle, and receive mine sincerely and cordially. This is your second experience as a corps commander. You are in full possession of your means and in a favourable atmosphere. You must therefore succeed. I continue to follow your career with great interest and hope you will not be disappointed. So that the chain of my information is not broken, come and inform me yourself when you come to Paris. You will be most welcome at my office"... LNC, I, p. 828.