Autographed letter signed to "my dear Minister" [Dumont, according to a pencil note] - 1 page in-8. I had hoped to personally deliver the letter enclosed in this envelope to you, but the duties of a conscientious administrator have kept me away for too long...
Please do not hold it against me, as I have worked for the public good. This letter has been drafted based on the terms we have already agreed upon. I therefore dare to hope that it will receive your full approval.