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162 - [TRONCHET, defender of Louis XVI]
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[TRONCHET, defender of Louis XVI] 1—autograph letter signed “Tronchet” [François-Denis Tronchet, defender of Louis XVI] dated 6 Floréal, Year 6 [April 25, 1798], addressed “to Citizen Turpin in Blois”; 2 sheets, in-4 format (1 page for the letter), red wax seal (complete but broken in two). Fine copy. An unfavorable response following a legal consultation and issues regarding the return of documents (volume), concluding with “(…) I am delighted to learn from your letter that you intend to come to Paris in the near future; it will be with the greatest pleasure that I shall take this opportunity to embrace you and renew to you all my feelings of esteem and affection, Tronchez.” CHAUVEAU-LAGARDE [defense attorney for Marie-Antoinette] 2-Autograph letter signed “Chauveaulagarde” [Claude Chauveau-Lagarde, defense attorney for, among others, Marie-Antoinette and Charlotte Corday] dated August 30, 1809, addressed to Mr. Cochu, attorney at the Council of State. 2 leaves, in-12 format (1 page for the letter). Small corner tear that does not affect the letter; fine copy. A letter expressing friendship and apologizing for not having replied to all the letters.
Auction details
Antique books, autographs, and various documents: Collection of Mr. L and othersAuction house
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