French surgeon and anthropologist, he discovered the seat of motor control of speech in the brain. ALS in French, signed 'P Broca,' one page, 4 x 5.25, March 22, 1879. Letter to a friend. In part, 'I only found today in the directory of teaching surgeons, the place under Pathological surgery section.' He then goes on to list the last names of fifteen doctors. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
