Auction Date:2012 Mar 14 @ 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
King of France from 1824 to 1830 whose attempt to restore absolute rule led to his overthrow in the July Revolution. ALS in French, signed “Charles Philippe,” one page, 6 x 7.25, November 3, 1793. Letter to Count Charles-Jean d’Hector, coordinator of French naval forces during the American revolution. In full (translated): “The Bishop of Antwerp has sent me your letter Monsieur. You have long deserved my esteem and trust. Further, I know that all their brave sailors consider you their father. Therefore be assured and convinced that I will assiduously look for opportunities to bring you closer to me and employ you as you deserve to be. I hope, even dare to expect that circumstances soon put me in a position to establish myself where I ought to be, that is my only desire, and it will be my only consolation for suffering the pain I endure, which is tearing my heart apart. Speak to no one of my hopes, I beg you; when they have been realized you will hear about them from me. Adieu, Monsieur, never doubt my feelings for you and of my perfect esteem.” Central horizontal and vertical fold, a trivial spot next to signature, and a bit of mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Future kings Louis XVIII and Charles X named d'Hector head of the French Navy in 1792. A failed invasion attempt took place at Quiberon, July 21, 1793.
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