Arsène d'ARSONVAL (1851-1940). L.A.S., to an advisor and compatriot; 1page in-8 headed Chaire de Médecine du Collège de France. Yielding to the urging of his Limousin friends, he applies for the Senate. "Having always been a republican, my candidacy will be clearly republican"... His signature is followed by the words "Maire de La Porcherie" (Mayor of La Porcherie). Attached is a l.a.s. from Marcelin Berthelot, about a banquet his cough prevented him from attending (Nov. 28, 1904).