Ambroise SICARD (1742-1822) abbot, teacher of deaf-mutes. L.A.S., Paris 19 Vendémiaire IX (October 11, 1800), to the President of the Conservative Senate [François Barthélemy]; 1 page in-4 (wetness on the upper left corner with small losses without touching the text; engraved ortrait enclosed). About Victor de l'Aveyron, "l'Enfant sauvage". "The teacher of the deaf and dumb" writes to the "Citizen President": "You are the master to come and see, whenever you want, the child known as Sauvage de l'Aveyron, entrusted to my care"; he will show him the child and offer him his respect... [Sicard indeed took care of Victor de l'Aveyron upon his arrival in Paris, on August 7, 1800, before entrusting him to the care of Dr. Itard, the 1st physician of his institution].