Napoléon - Louis de TALLEYRAND-PERIGORD,1erduc de VALENÇAY,2educ de SAGAN et3educ de TALLEYRAND (Paris 1811 - 1898) Political and military man, Peer of France - Autograph letter signed "Duc de VALENCAY et SAGAN" to his cipher "Sckols Sagan", January 23, 1869 - 2 pages in-8° - "My Dear Jeanne.. I hope to see you again next summer in Valençay and receive good and favorable notes on the development of your education and health".

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