Early educator and instructor of the deaf (1742–1822). ALS in French, signed “Sicard,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.25, no date. Rare letter mentioning his work with the deaf. Sicard writes Count Garat to introduce Gessin, a musician who working on a musical science book, and a pupil of the famous composer Puccini. In a postscript he adds: “Don’t forget you have promised to come and watch a full lesson. If you want to see how we communicate, tomorrow Saturday at 10 would be a nice opportunity as a Belgian boy is to arrive tomorrow.” The last page of the letter is the lengthy postscript, and reverse of second page bears a small address panel in Sicard’s hand. In very good condition, with paper loss to lower right of first page, affecting a few words of text, small hole to second page, scattered light toning, and a few pencil notations. RR Auction COA.
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