Louis-Philippe [roi des Français] - Lettre autographe signée entièrement de sa main - 1829

Very beautiful autograph letter signed by Louis-Philippe I (1773-1850), son of Philippe Égalité, who was King of the French from 1830 to 1848, under the July Monarchy. Nicknamed the “bourgeois king,” he was overthrown by the February 1848 revolution and died in exile in England, at Claremont.

He offers his condolences following the loss of a relative. The Duke of Orléans did not expect this sad news three months earlier, when they parted at Isleworth. « Little did I expect when we parted at Isleworth three month ago, that I should have to adress you so soon my most sincere condolence (...). » He shares his sorrow with Lady James. « I am sure you do full justice to my ancient friendship for all of you (...). » He does not write to Lady James, having learned that she is in Scotland, and hopes that this loss will not affect her health. « I know too well by my own experience how difficult it is « de ne pas souffrir au physique de ce qu’on souffre au moral »

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