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NAPOLEON III (1808-1873).

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NAPOLEON III (1808-1873).

L.A.S. "Napoleon", Cowes 10 September 1872, to his former
Chamberlain, Count Bartholomew de LAS CASES| 1 page in-8.

"Your name is the emblem of fidelity to misfortune so am I not
astonished at the sentiments you keep me and which, as you say
, strengthen themselves in adversity. I am sorry to hear that your
health is not good, I hope it will recover. I was pleased to learn
that your sons are worthy of their father and that they will serve their country
with distinction ...

A leaflet with the signatures of Napoleon III and the Empress
Eugenie, Fontainebleau 3 July 1860 is attached.