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CHATEAUBRIAND, François-René de (1768–1848), writer, Peer of…
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CHATEAUBRIAND, François-René de (1768–1848), writer, Peer of…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
CHATEAUBRIAND, François-René de (1768–1848), writer, Peer of France, diplomat (ambassador to Berlin in 1821, London in 1822, Rome in 1828–29), Minister for Foreign Affairs (1823–1824), L.A.S., 30 May 1821, to the Viscount de La BOULAYE, Intendant of the King’s Household; 2 pages in-4 (slight tear in the paper)
Note:
“If you could, Viscount, arrange for Mr de La Porterie to have his pension from the civil list made private (...) I should be most obliged to you. I detest having to ask you for this favour, but I am happy to do so. Please accept, Viscount, the assurance of my highest regard. Chateaubriand”
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