BROWN Anny (1783-1876).

First wife of the duke of Berry of whom she had two daughters: Charlotte (1808-1886) countess of Issoudun and Louise (1809-1891) countess of Vierzon, baroness of Charrette. L.A.S. to Madame V. Sahnée. Paris, January 16, 1828. 1 p. ½ bifeuillet in-4, address on the back (Rue neuve de Berry aux Champs Elysées) with postmark. Nice letter in which she recommends with benevolence one of her former maids; "[...] I gave her a certificate of accuracy and probity that I confirm very willingly. I have given her a certificate of accuracy and probity, which I am happy to confirm. She knows her job very well, and during the whole time she has been in my service, I have had no complaints about her. The ladies she served before me have also given me a good account of her [...]. She has not seen the slightest flaw or inclination that her correspondent thinks she can fear. She stayed with me long enough that I could easily have discovered it [...]." Rare.