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CHARLES DE TALLEYRAND (1754-1838) French statesman; Roman Catholic Bishop, advocated confiscation...

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CHARLES DE TALLEYRAND (1754-1838) French statesman; Roman Catholic Bishop, advocated confiscation...
CHARLES DE TALLEYRAND (1754-1838) French statesman; Roman Catholic Bishop, advocated confiscation of church property to pay government expenses; created Grand Chamberlain by Napoleon; after fall of Napoleon, was instrumental in restoration of Bourbons. Letter, from the Lycee des Arts, 1p, Feb 17, 1798, 4to. "...Citizen Charles Maurice Talleyrand, Minister of Foreign Relations, author of various important works about several branches of the administration; Is hereby chosen for the Class of Political Economy by Citzens Forfait and Baptestin..." Letter is signed by Forfait & Baptestin. Talleyrand signs at bottom, under "Signature of the Candidate." Light toning at margin, o/w VG. $300-400