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Francois Rene de Chateaubriand

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Francois Rene de Chateaubriand

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Auction Date:2011 Nov 09 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Writer, politician, diplomat and historian (1768–1848). He is considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature. LS in French, signed “Chateaubriand,” one page, 7.5 x 12.5, September 9, 1823. Letter to Marshal Jacques Macdonald, Duke of Taranto, Grancd Chancellor of the Legion of Honor. In part (translated): “The Austrian Ambassador has just transmitted to me a request by General Mattutinowich, subject of H. M. the Emporer of Austria. He wishes to be decorated an Officer of the Legion of Honor and appears entitled to it. Please inform me, marshal, of the decision that will be made.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, uniform toning, scattered light creases and wrinkles, and a few light spots.