Philippe PÉTAIN. 2 L.A.S. and a P.S., July-September 1925, to Marshal Lyautey; 6pages and a half in-8 (the 2nd on Le Maréchal Pétain letterhead), and 7pages dactyl.in-4. On Lyautey's replacement in Morocco. Paris, August 2. Lists the military orders approved by the President of the Council, which Pétain has entrusted to General Georges and Lieutenant-Colonel Vincent. He spoke to Painlevé "about your state of health, and told him that an ailment grafted onto the old one would probably necessitate an operation by your surgeon". Lyautey himself will set his departure date when he deems it favorable... - Meknès September 14: "You will return on the day you set, and that's the most important thing. In order not to draw attention to our respective situations, it is best not to make any orders on the occasion of your return. Operations are proceeding according to plan, albeit with a few modifications". He plans to visit Lyautey in Rabat, and hopes that his friend will pay him a visit in Meknes. Note regulating the responsibilities of the Marshal, Commander-in-Chief, and the General, Superior Commander, Fez July 25, with some pencil annotations by Lyautey. Provenance: Lyautey archives (Drouot sale November 30, 1981, nos. 8, 18 and 5).