GÉRANDO (Joseph-Marie de). - Lot 94

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GÉRANDO (Joseph-Marie de). - Lot 94
GÉRANDO (Joseph-Marie de). Born in Lyon February 29, 1772 - died in Paris November 10, 1842. Conseiller d'État, Commander of the Legion of Honor, member of the Académie royale des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres. A major intellectual figure of the early 19th century, close to Madame de Staël and author of fundamental works in philosophy, linguistics and anthropology (Des signes et de l'art de penser, 1800), he helped found the École des Chartes and was elected to the Académie des sciences morales et politiques in 1832. Autograph letter signed "B. de Gérando", addressed to "Monsieur le Duc". Paris, November 18, 1835. 1 page in-4, with address on verso and trace of postmark. Important letter concerning the administration of the Institution nationale des sourds-muets, of which Gérando was dean and chairman of the board. He requests permission to officially announce a forthcoming consignment, and expresses his satisfaction at seeing the fulfillment of a unanimously expressed wish: the appointment of his correspondent to the institution's Board of Directors, replacing Count Alexis de Noailles. He stresses how "both useful and pleasant" this contribution will be, and how precious it is to him personally, recalling the feelings of long-standing esteem he harbors towards him. The letter, both administrative and personal in tone, sheds light on the mechanisms of co-optation and networks of influence within the great charitable and educational institutions of the July Monarchy, particularly around the issue of teaching the deaf and dumb. Very fine signature, accompanied by mention of his functions.
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