THE KING'S LITTLE PLEASURES. Paris 30 October 1816. Letter s - Lot 454

THE KING'S LITTLE PLEASURES. Paris 30 October 1816. Letter signed PAPILLON DE LA FERTÉ (Son) the General Intendant of Silverware, Menus, Pleasures and Affairs of the King's House, to Madame BRANCHU (Caroline BRANCHU, Singer, Lyric Artist, Actress, Mistress of Napoleon I). "In returning, Madame, to your distinguished talents the tribute of praise that they deserve, the Administration of the Academy urges you to turn them more and more to the benefit of the theatre, by adding to the employment of the Grand Princesses, whom you are holding, at the moment, certain roles of Grand Queens, which the Administration will have the honour of appointing you, and which will add a new relief to your talent, can only prepare you for new successes. Mr. Count de Pradel and I look forward to this new show of zeal." - 1p in-4°.