Ignace HOFF (1836-1902) famous sergeant who distinguished himself in 1870. 2 L.A.S. and 1 L.S., Paris 1875-1897; 2 and a half pages in-fol. and 2 pages in-8, one envelope. Rare set of letters from Sergeant Hoff. January 23, 1875, to M. de Cardaillac, director of civil buildings, recalling his "numerous feats of arms during the last war", and his numerous wounds during the siege of Paris and the battle of Champigny", and soliciting a position as guard of the Arc de Triomphe. April 12, 1897, to a director, recommending his former comrade-in-arms Louis Baudemont for a job as a supervisor at the 1900 Exposition. May 9, 1880, l.s. to the academy inspector Beaujean, correcting the date of birth of his son. Plus a set of press clippings.