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VOSGES - Jules MELINE (Remiremont 1838-1925, politician) / Important autograph testamentary file and his last will and testament: approx. 20 p in-8 and 10 p in-4, signed numerous times, October 20, 1900 (free paper), August 23, 1917 (free paper), September 10, 1917 (private-sealed stamped paper), May 20, 1925 (free paper) - as a responsible and organized person, he gives a great deal of detail about his bequests to his family, the City of Remiremont, his associations, his friends etc. / Enclosed: moving 2 p in-8 autograph manuscript entitled "Pensées de ma vie": "The main idea that has inspired me and dictated my conduct in the midst of all the governments through which I have passed, is the tenacious desire to practice everywhere and always a policy of rallying around a program that is broad and open to all, and the most capable of rallying all good Frenchmen- At the head of this program I immediately stated that it was necessary to place the development of this marvelous capital, infinitely productive capital, the land of France, one of the most magnificent and richest in the world, thanks to the infinite variety of its production, the excellence of its soil and, above all, the qualities of intelligence, practical application and genuine passion that make its farmers true apostles".
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