The mystical physicist Hoëne-Wronski in the midst of preparations.

“Precisely at the moment when, in order to finally complete all our preparations, I need to offer continuous and effective assistance in every respect, Mr. Augé, who had promised me not to leave Paris before the completion of this work, has just suddenly left for Auxerre.” Hoëne-Wronski invites his correspondent to come and see him as soon as possible “to consider what is currently of such great urgency.” He concludes: “Please consult immediately with Mr. Defert so that you can offer me the prompt and indispensable resources.” (Lazare Augé (1798–1874) was Hoëne-Wronski’s collaborator for twenty years, and published his biography.).