Royalty
LIEVEN
(Prince, 1774-1857, Russian Ambassador to Great Britain)
Autograph Letter Signed as Count Lieven, in French with translation, to 'dear Countess',
confessing to a run of bad luck ('je joue de guignon'), I am obliged next Wednesday to accompany the Duke of Clarence to Chatham and Sheerness... to visit the Russian squadrons there. I am truly in despair... If I had not promised Madame de Lieven to go and see her today at Brighton, I would have come myself to express my regrets and my thanks, adding that She will be very sensible of the interest which you have shown towards her, 2 sides 4to., Harley Street, Cavendish Square, Saturday 31st July n.y., c.
Item Date: 1813
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Watermark 1811. Dorothy, Princess de Lieven, maintained a famous salon, much frequented by diplomats and politicians.
light traces of guard in blank margin
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