LOUIS PHILIPPE I

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.TranscriptionPalais Royal, 11 Novembre 1820Je 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'OrléansMr Dupin l'aîné, avocat à la Cour Royale de Paris.TranslationPalais 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.