AN IMPORTANT MOMENT IN THE CAREER OF DUPIN THE ELDER AS HE IS APPOINTED TO THE COUNCIL LOUIS PHILIPPE I (D'Orleans, 1773-1850, King of the French from 1830-1848, the July Monarchy)

Fine Letter Signed, in French with translation, as Duke of Orleans, addressed to "Mr DUPIN the elder, lawyer at the Royal Court of Paris" André Marie Jean Jacques DUPIN (1783-1865, commonly called 'Dupin the Elder', French Advocate, President of the Chamber of Deputies and of the Legislative Assembly) informing him "that I have just appointed you as a member of my Council. It is a mark of esteem and satisfaction that since a long time I wanted to grant to you. Yesterday, I warned the current members of my Council of this choice, and I am sure that it pleases them as much as it pleases me ...", 1 side 4to., Palais Royal, 11th November

After the abdication of Napoleon, Louis Philippe, known as Louis Philippe, Duke of Orléans, returned to France during the reign of his cousin Louis XVIII, at the time of the Bourbon Restoration. Louis Philippe had reconciled the Orléans family with Louis XVIII in exile, and was once more to be found in the elaborate royal court. However, his resentment at the treatment of his family, the cadet branch of the House of Bourbon under the Ancien Régime, caused friction between him and Louis XVIII, and he openly sided with the liberal opposition.

Transcription
Palais Royal, 11 Novembre 1820
Je vous annonce avec un véritable plaisir, Monsieur, que je viens de vous nommer membre de mon Conseil. C'est une marque d'estime et de satisfaction que depuis longtemps j'avais le désir de vous donner. J'ai prévenu hier de ce choix les membres actuels de mon Conseil, et je suis persuadé qu'il leur est agréable autant qu'il me l'est à moi-même. Recevez en l'assurance, Monsieur, ainsi que celle bien sincère des sentiments qu'a pour vous
Votre affectionné
Louis Philippe d'Orléans
Mr Dupin l'aîné, avocat à la Cour Royale de Paris.
Translation
Palais Royal, November, 11th of 1820
Sir, it is with real pleasure that I inform you that I have just appointed you as a member of my Council. It is a mark of esteem and satisfaction that since a long time I wanted to grant to you. Yesterday, I warned the current members of my Council of this choice, and I am sure that it pleases them as much as it pleases me. Be assured, Sir, of the sincere feelings that has for you
Your affectionate
Louis Philippe of Orleans
Mr Dupin, the elder, lawyer at the Royal Court of Paris.

Item Date:  1820

Stock No:  40909      £375

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