Vincent, comte BENEDETTI (Bastia/Corsica 1817 - Paris 1900) Diplomat, Mission in Prussia - Autograph signed family letter on Ministère des Affaires Étrangères letterhead - July 24, 185?about his recommendations for the placement of his nephews: "My dear Uncle, Despite the little success I had obtained in the war, I had tried a new attempt through the Tuileries, and at my request M. de Dalmas had written a letter to Marshal VAILLANT recalling the Emperor's orders... Today, Henri will be informed of this decision... I've been thinking about Julien, and I can't think of anything better to do for him than to introduce him to the consular career through the back door, since we can't enter through the front... I send you my warmest regards..." 4 pages in-4°.

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