French chemist and microbiologist, disproved theory of spontaneous generation.

ALS, in French, "L. Pasteur," 1 p., 8vo., Lille, July 25, 1856. He writes to a colleague congratulating him for a distinction and honors "I felt the greatest pleasure at it, as at everything fortunate that happens to former students at L'Ecole Normale to which we owe so much gratitude."

Pasteur was an alumnus of L' Ecole Normale and one year form this correspondence became director of that same institution. Excellent. (#SI4108)