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Pierre-Samuel DU PONT DE NEMOURS (1739–1817).
See original version (French)
31
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Pierre-Samuel DU PONT DE NEMOURS (1739–1817).
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
Pierre-Samuel DU PONT DE NEMOURS (1739–1817). Autograph letter, 29 Messidor [18 July 1805], to a ‘dear former colleague’; 1 page, in-8 (left margin slightly trimmed).
Concerning an election to the Institut national. ‘It is a long time since I promised my vote to Millin for the first vacancy. I therefore owe it to him to replace La Revellière [La Revellière-Lépeaux had resigned, having refused to sign the oath of allegiance to Napoleon]: which I do without hesitation. As for the replacement of Anquetil du Perron, I believe it is not his seat that you wish to occupy. But you will surely be on our side at the next opportunity’…
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About the sale
Letters and Autograph Manuscripts – Part I
Auction location
Auction time
10/13/2026 at 2:00 PM
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