MICHON JEAN-HIPPOLYTE: (1806-1881) French Priest and Archaeologist. Michon is considered the founder of the graphology. In 1871 he published Le Journal de l´Autographe where the term “graphology” is first used to describe handwriting analysis, and in 1878 Méthode Pratique de Graphologie in which he explains the principles of graphological analysis. Michon wrote several works on how to know and judge people based on their handwriting. Rare A.L.S., `J.H. Michon´, four pages, 8vo, Baignes, 21<sup>st</sup> October 1875, to a friend, in French. A very interesting autograph letter on which abbott Michon makes an analyse of his own character. To the heading, a printed text states `Photographie intellectuelle et morale - Les hommes jugés sur leur écriture´ (“Intelectual and moral photograph -Men judged on their writing”). Michon, referring to him, states in part `Je comprends les passions, misères, les besoins même des hommes; mais quand je me trouve en face des natures délicates, je m'attache à elles. Je suis en amitié, assez peu démonstratif, c'est-à-dire, et c'est un tout chez moi, j'agis avec mes amis comme s'ils étaient sûrs d'une affection inébranlable. Il est possible qu'on prenne cela quelquefois pour une indifférence, qui n'est pas dans ma nature... Je suis un grand oublieux du moi. J'aime les autres pour eux´ ( Translation: “I understand the passions, miseries, even the needs of men; but when I find myself face to face with delicate natures, I attach myself to them. I am in friendship, rather undemonstrative, that is to say, and it is a whole with me, I act with my friends as if they were sure of an unshakable affection. It is possible that people sometimes take this for indifference, which is not in my nature... I am very forgetful of myself. I love others for them´ A lengthy and interesting content letter. VG