CARCO Francis (1886-1958): 3 postcards addressed to: 1/Rachilde, April 2, 1921: "Congratulations on the success of the Japanese mouse! 2/Madame Alfred Valette (Rachilde), September 5, 1914: "...what can I tell you, dear friend, that is new? We do nothing. I read and reread Stendhal and spend my days at the café. Besançon lacks attractions and I am so furious to remain inactive on the hills of St Ferjeux that I do not live any more..."; 3/Alfred Valette, April 23, 1916: "On the way to Etampes where I will repilot the Maurice Farman...breakdown in Orthez...ollé! ollé! Jammes sends you his best regards..."; exp. F. Carco student pilot in Etampes.

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