Amédée TARDIEU (1822-1893) geographer and librarian. 11 L.A.S., 1857-1879, to his friend Ferdinand Hérold; 25pages in-8, 2 headings Bibliothèque de l'Institut impérial [puis national] de France. December 24, 1857, thanking him for his support "in a decisive circumstance of my entire career": he was appointed by 103 votes to 29. - July 12, 1862, question from M. Beulé on the origins of the Herold family. - January 10, 1867, about George Hainl. - December 29, 1867, concerning his wife's concerts (pianist Charlotte Tardieu de Malleville). - April 27, 1879, requesting the Knight's Cross of the Legion of Honor for violinist Jean-Pierre Maurin... Etc.