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CHATEAUBRIAND François-René de. (1768-1848).
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CHATEAUBRIAND François-René de (1768-1848).
2 L.A., London April 18-23, 1822, to the Duchesse de DURAS| 5 and 3 pages in-4.
On his presentation as ambassador to King George IV of England.
London, April 18, 1822. "You are a singular person. You don't want me to write on small paper and from day to day, because that's imitating you". He wrote to her very regularly by each post, and took his "precautions so that letters are delivered to you quickly and surely, thus another subject of annoyance less. I'm only busy here making my way. I want to conquer England from the Royalists. I'm beginning to succeed, and I confess to you that I'm delighted66. My political importance is growing| all the ambassadors are looking for me, and I've been able to send important dispatches which I think are well received in Paris. Today I saw M. CANNING, Prince ESTERHAZY and Cte LIEVEN, all three of whom came to talk to me about the most serious matters. Tomorrow I have my audience with the King. [...] I'm going to the Court with two very beautiful, but very simple carriages, four servants and ten coachmen in the red livery that is mine| that's all. That's the least I can do, and if the fashionable papers make this the pomp of the great Mongol, you'll know where you stand. My presentation to the King will open up the world to me. I'll tell you what I'll see in society, and whether my conquests in Rout will be as swift as with ministers. You're the only person I know about the interior of France. I have written so that no mistakes are made| that on the one hand we keep what we have promised for the Royalists and that on the other hand the satisfied Royalists have a little patience and do not divide. But this embassy is a ministry, it's the world to move, and I assure you I don't have a moment to breathe. In addition to correspondence, there are three accounts to settle, and police surveillance of foreigners arriving with French passports. Everything has been left in a mess. I'm busy getting the archives and business back in order. I will prove to the little people that a man of spirit can have the talents of a fool, and I want to challenge the Guizots and the Moles to the wallet"... On the evening of the 19th, he adds: "I had three quarters of an hour of audience: without the rising I think we'd still be there. The King showered me with kindness. One cannot have more graces"... (Correspondance générale IV 1570).
Tuesday 23rd: "If you continue to be so unfair, I will stop writing. I have not let a single letter go since I have been in London without writing to you, [...] I prove to you enough that you are the first interest of my life. It makes no difference whether my letters are on small or large paper. They are longer than any letters from me have ever been. You say that I speak of you to no one, that would be difficult because everyone speaks to me of you and your novels", Lady Mansfield, Lady Glengall... "The Duke of WELLINGTON wants to know if it's as beautiful as a battle, and to bring you to a treaty, he's going to send me for you a great book on Gothic monumens| finally ROSCHILD who dined at my house the day before yesterday is in adoration of you he tit that you are a vemme te chénie. I return to my presentation to the King. The King is charming| he was extremely naughty in talking to me about myself, France and the French families, whose adventures he knows all about. But between us and completely between us, I rediscovered the man of yesteryear and the society of Lauzun and the Duc d'Orléans. Incidentally, this presentation caused quite a stir, because it was noticed that the King had kept me for three quarters of an hour. This morning I'm going to the Drawing-Room where I'll see all the ladies of England. I'm having a gala dinner at Lord Londonderry's-it's the King's birthday. I am still rather unaware of news from France. I always receive great complaints against the ministers, that they do not keep the words they gave me for the Royalists &|c. It seems to me that we are at the point of hope for the elections. War is always problematic. But my opinion is that there are more chances now for war than for peace. Never speak of the political news I may send you"... (Correspondance générale IV 1579)
2 L.A., London April 18-23, 1822, to the Duchesse de DURAS| 5 and 3 pages in-4.
On his presentation as ambassador to King George IV of England.
London, April 18, 1822. "You are a singular person. You don't want me to write on small paper and from day to day, because that's imitating you". He wrote to her very regularly by each post, and took his "precautions so that letters are delivered to you quickly and surely, thus another subject of annoyance less. I'm only busy here making my way. I want to conquer England from the Royalists. I'm beginning to succeed, and I confess to you that I'm delighted66. My political importance is growing| all the ambassadors are looking for me, and I've been able to send important dispatches which I think are well received in Paris. Today I saw M. CANNING, Prince ESTERHAZY and Cte LIEVEN, all three of whom came to talk to me about the most serious matters. Tomorrow I have my audience with the King. [...] I'm going to the Court with two very beautiful, but very simple carriages, four servants and ten coachmen in the red livery that is mine| that's all. That's the least I can do, and if the fashionable papers make this the pomp of the great Mongol, you'll know where you stand. My presentation to the King will open up the world to me. I'll tell you what I'll see in society, and whether my conquests in Rout will be as swift as with ministers. You're the only person I know about the interior of France. I have written so that no mistakes are made| that on the one hand we keep what we have promised for the Royalists and that on the other hand the satisfied Royalists have a little patience and do not divide. But this embassy is a ministry, it's the world to move, and I assure you I don't have a moment to breathe. In addition to correspondence, there are three accounts to settle, and police surveillance of foreigners arriving with French passports. Everything has been left in a mess. I'm busy getting the archives and business back in order. I will prove to the little people that a man of spirit can have the talents of a fool, and I want to challenge the Guizots and the Moles to the wallet"... On the evening of the 19th, he adds: "I had three quarters of an hour of audience: without the rising I think we'd still be there. The King showered me with kindness. One cannot have more graces"... (Correspondance générale IV 1570).
Tuesday 23rd: "If you continue to be so unfair, I will stop writing. I have not let a single letter go since I have been in London without writing to you, [...] I prove to you enough that you are the first interest of my life. It makes no difference whether my letters are on small or large paper. They are longer than any letters from me have ever been. You say that I speak of you to no one, that would be difficult because everyone speaks to me of you and your novels", Lady Mansfield, Lady Glengall... "The Duke of WELLINGTON wants to know if it's as beautiful as a battle, and to bring you to a treaty, he's going to send me for you a great book on Gothic monumens| finally ROSCHILD who dined at my house the day before yesterday is in adoration of you he tit that you are a vemme te chénie. I return to my presentation to the King. The King is charming| he was extremely naughty in talking to me about myself, France and the French families, whose adventures he knows all about. But between us and completely between us, I rediscovered the man of yesteryear and the society of Lauzun and the Duc d'Orléans. Incidentally, this presentation caused quite a stir, because it was noticed that the King had kept me for three quarters of an hour. This morning I'm going to the Drawing-Room where I'll see all the ladies of England. I'm having a gala dinner at Lord Londonderry's-it's the King's birthday. I am still rather unaware of news from France. I always receive great complaints against the ministers, that they do not keep the words they gave me for the Royalists &|c. It seems to me that we are at the point of hope for the elections. War is always problematic. But my opinion is that there are more chances now for war than for peace. Never speak of the political news I may send you"... (Correspondance générale IV 1579)