Political
METTERNICH
(Prince Klemens, 1773-1859, Austrian Statesman, guiding force at the Congress of Vienna, 1814-1815)
The final part of an Autograph Letter in French Signed to Princess Lieven
saying until Wednesday, or leave on Tuesday, but grant me another day and let me know in favor of which you will have decided..., half of 1 side 8vo., no place, no date,
Background
The present letter originates from the private collection of Princess Dorothea von Lieven (1785-1857) an influential figure in the social political circles and wife of Russian Ambassador to London. Metternich was one of the most important diplomats of his era. He was the Austrian Empire's Foreign Minister and Chancellor from 1821-48.Translationin Vienna until Wednesday, or leave on Tuesday, but give me another day and let me know in favor of which you will have decided.Yours friendlyMetternich
traces of mounting on the verso
Stock No. 38378