François ARAGO (1786-1853), astronomer. Autograph manuscript, 1 p. ¼ in-folio, [shortly after 1845]. Draft tribute to Joseph Lakanal, who played an important role in the establishment of the Muséum and the first École normale. "Considering that during the most difficult times of our revolution, Mr Lakanal contributed through his active and persevering zeal to preserving for the country in general and for the city of Paris in particular, very valuable collections of objects of art and science; considering that the Museum of Natural History, the first École normale, the Écoles centrales, the primary schools and the Institut were created on the initiative and largely through the great influence of this courageous citizen [...]". An article from the Musée des familles is attached.