SEGUR. Louis Philippe, Comte de SÉGUR, (1753-... - Lot 392 - Vermot et Associés

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SEGUR. Louis Philippe, Comte de SÉGUR, (1753-... - Lot 392 - Vermot et Associés
SEGUR. Louis Philippe, Comte de SÉGUR, (1753- 1830) Officer of the American Revolution, diplomat, politician, historian, poet. Grand Master of Ceremonies of France, Count of the Empire, finally Senator. Letter signed "Le Comte de Ségur", this Friday June 4, 1813. He prepares the Ceremony of the burial of Marshal BESSIÈRES Duke of Istria (Jean Baptiste) Prayssac / Lot 1768 - Rippach (All.) 1813. 1p in-4° : "Mr. Duke, Mr. MARTINI, author of L'Amoureux de quinze ans, du droit du seigneur, composer of several charming works which place him on the side of Grétry, asks me to write to you in his favor; he would like Your Excellency to order for the funeral ceremony of the Maréchal Duc d'ISTRIE (Bessières), the execution of a mass for the dead which he has composed; Much is said about this score; if, as Mr. Martini believes, you have not given your orders, nor made your choice for the musical part of this ceremony, allow me to recommend to your particular benevolence the recognized talent and the estimable person of Mr. MARTINI. The administration of the Opera can give your Excellency the best testimony of the work of which I speak to you... "
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