196 - 1-Alexandre DELEYRE [1726–1796]; politician; representative of the Gironde in the Convention.

1-Alexandre DELEYRE [1726–1796]; politician; representative of the Gironde in the Convention. Long, signed autograph letter addressed to “Monsieur Garat, Attorney at the Parliament,” dated April 9, 1781. 3 pp., in-8; fine copy. “I have received, dear friend, the music by J.J. Rousseau that I told you about. It is due to be published in Paris this week. I had requested four copies, three of which were for you (…)” [further on] “Your children will delight you with this music [then dwelling at length on reflections regarding the education of children] “(…) I won’t say anything about my Caroline, since I’m less aware of her progress, which always seems slow in a father’s eyes. (…) She loves doing her hair, and like a peacock, she pays more attention to her plumage than to her feet (…)” At the end of the letter, he mentions plans for a trip. 2-René-Jean CHAMPIGNY-CLEMENT [1751–1819]; Elected deputy for Indre-et-Loir, he voted against the death penalty for Louis XVI, in favor of banishment and imprisonment, but against a stay of execution. Signed autograph letter addressed to Citizen Palloy* “in Sceaux, the Canton of Equality, Department of the Seine,” dated 20 Brumaire, Year IV [November 11, 1795]. ½ p. in-4; paper missing at the date, otherwise a fine copy. “A few days ago I received the plan of the Bastille and, subsequently, the medal bearing the effigy of the esteemed Letellier—all part of your shipment; please accept my thanks.” *Awarded the contract for the Bastille project. 3-François LAYS [1758–1831]; opera singer; famous performer of “La Marseillaise.” Autograph letter signed in Paris on May 1, 1790. 1 leaf, in-12; good condition. Undertakes to pay 300 livres to Mr. Berger. 4-Count Auguste Laurent De REMUSAT [1762–1823]; politician; Chamberlain in 1802, then Superintendent of the Imperial Theaters in 1807. Laundry expenses during a trip from Antwerp to Brussels. 1 page, in-4 format; fine copy. “Advance made by the wardrobe keeper during the trip from Antwerp.” Handwritten receipt dated June 19, 1810, signed “the First Chamberlain, Master of the Wardrobe, Count de Rémusat.” A handwritten note then states, “Approved from the 20,000 fund for His Majesty the Emperor’s wardrobe.” Attached is a “Limited Leave” form (printed and completed) dated 24 Fructidor, Year 6, on letterhead from the National Home for Disabled Soldiers, signed by Berruyer (Major General), Fréminville (Treasurer), and an illegible signature (Second in Command of the Hôtel des Invalides). Oblong 8vo; a fine copy. Attached are receipts and a receipt for payment under “Miscellaneous Revenues.” The set is in excellent condition.