CHARCOT Jean-Baptiste [Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1867 - at sea, 193 - Lot 292

CHARCOT Jean-Baptiste [Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1867 - at sea, 1936], French scientist and polar explorer. Autograph letter signed, addressed to his sister. Saint-Servansur- mer, November 20, 1929; 2 pages in-4°. "I am going through days of preoccupation and increased activity. of activity. The "Pourquoi pas?" is up and dry in the little bay bay where it is to be repaired. As I leave the Passagère, I can see her on the other side of the Rance, but it's quite a journey to get there. to get there. It's a delightful place, and very picturesque indeed especially with the magnificent weather we've been enjoying for the past two days. However, the Radeau Véritas inspectors are obliged inspectors are forcing us to demolish part of it, and I'm trembling I'm trembling not only with the fear of finding something I'm trembling not only with the fear that something serious will be found, but also with the fear that the work required will exceed my budget. exceed my budget. Monday 25 C.A.D. In 4 days the inspector will come from Caen and begin his examination. I have no idea when I'll be able to come and how long I'll be obliged to stay here. to stay here. I foresee that even during the months it will take I'll have to come from Paris to the site, which is neither easy nor fun. which is neither easy nor fun. My whole existence depends on this boat, both my job and my financial situation.