20. BONAPARTE (Elisa). Letter signed "Elisa"... - Lot 20 - Osenat

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20. BONAPARTE (Elisa). Letter signed "Elisa"... - Lot 20 - Osenat
20. BONAPARTE (Elisa). Letter signed "Elisa" with 2 autograph words, addressed to the Secretary of State of the Imperial Family Michel-Louis-Étienne Regnaud de Saint-Jean d'Angély. Pisa, December 12, 1809. 1 p. in-4." My dear count, Mr. Cuvier [the naturalist Georges Cuvier] could not bring me a more effective recommendation than yours, he would not be a famous scientist and his mission would not be so important, that I would have welcomed him with extreme benevolence since you recommend him to me, I was impatiently waiting for him as well as his colleagues. I thanked the Grand Master of the University [Louis de Fontanes] for such a good choice, I flatter myself that public education will be perfectly organized in Tuscany, these gentlemen arrived today in Pisa. I would like to renew to you... the expression of my attachment. [In her hand, Elisa Bonaparte added: "Your affectionate...". ATTACHED: CUVIER (Anne-Marie Coquet, wife of Georges). Autograph letter signed to the same, with autograph apostille of the latter. S.l., December 25, 1809. « ... I learned with great pleasure the happy arrival of Mr. Cuvier in Pisa, and I cannot testify to you enough how grateful I am for your obliging memory. My husband also owes to your interest the flattering accolade he received from the Grand Duchess, and I have no doubt that your recommendation was the most precious of his titles with her..."
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