Robert SURCOUF, Famous French Sailor and CORSAIRE (Saint-Mal - Lot 545

Robert SURCOUF, Famous French Sailor and CORSAIRE (Saint-Malo 1773 - 1827) He caused considerable losses to the English trade, Shipowner - Letter Signed "Robert SURCOUF" at ST MALO (Ille-et-Vilaine) on February 14, 1826, addressed to Messieurs DESBOUILLONS Fils, Négociant à RENNES (Marque Postale ST MALO). 1p in-4°: "Messieurs. I received your letter yesterday invoicing me for 9 pieces of various sailcloths you sent me, and which I have received, the invoice for which amounts to 695.98 Francs, which I will credit to you. My sister Rose Surcouf, aged 46, would like to invest a sum of 22,000 francs in a non-repayable annuity, at 10% interest for the rest of her life, after which the annuity will be extinguished. Would you be so kind as to see an honest notary, so that he may seek to make this investment, based on a very certain mortgage and with people who would not be drawn into paying the said annuity. Pending your reply on this subject, please accept, Gentlemen, my sincere greetings Robert SURCOUF."