CHAMPAGNY, duke of CADORE. 3 Autograph letters signed to Baron MOUNIER, totalling 3 pages in-4°: Paris November 29 (1813) "... That M. MOUNIER allows the Duke of CADORE to compliment him on the testimony of confidence which he receives from the Emperor and to congratulate him himself...". - Paris March 12, 1814 - He takes news of his health "Your task is less pressing at this moment than in the ordinary state of things..." - December 29: February 9, 1815: He thanks him for his work "His titles announce all the interest of the subject..." CHAMPAGNY (Jean-Baptiste NOMPERE de, duke of CADORE) Roanne/Loire 1756-1834. He was Minister of the Interior 1804/07 then Minister of the External Relations 1807 to 1811.

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