Swiss politician and judge (1832-1905). Autograph letter signed. Bern. 19.10.1871. 8vo. 2 pp. on bifolium. With autograph address.
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To Colonel Jean-Louis Aubert (1813-88) in Lausanne, recommending Monsieur Blanc, the former director of the Lausanne railway station, who wishes to return to the Western Switzerland Railway (Suisse-Occidentale). His motives for leaving the Laurent-Bergeron Railway, writes Aubert, do not reflect poorly on his honour or skills: "L'ancien chef de gare de Lausanne, Mr. Blanc, m'a parlé de son vif désir de rentrer dans les chemins de fer de la Suisse occidentale, et m'a prié de le récommandre auprès de vous.