NAPOLÉON III. Georges SAND. Baron Maurice de LA CHÂTRE, from - Lot 512

NAPOLÉON III. Georges SAND. Baron Maurice de LA CHÂTRE, from his nom de plume Maurice La Châtre, Publisher, Romanist (Issoudun/ Indre 1814 - Paris 1900) Libertarian, Anticlerical, Anarchist - Autograph letter signed "Maurice de LA CHÂTRE" Paris January 4, 1852: "Mon Cher MOCQUARD. I would like to be certain about the great literary operation I have submitted to you; for if it is accepted, it would be important for me to deal with our great writers for the feuilletons, in particular with Georges SAND who has a new novel finished. The Journal would contain a daily account of a battle or an important act that took place on a corresponding day during the Empire, thus justifying the title of the journal. The decree relating to the property of the ORLÉANS family has produced the best effect on the masses, but the decree relating to the property of the elder branch of the Bourbons, no less implacable an enemy of the name of Napoleon than the younger branch, is eagerly awaited. Madame SAND's distinguished reception by the Prince caused a sensation among the elite men of the Republican party: Rest assured, dear friend, that by acting in this way the Prince will win all hearts on our behalf. I am linked, as you know, with Prince Napoleon BONAPARTE and in my conversations with the Prince I thought it would be pleasant for him to receive our visit; forgive me, My Dear Mocquard, if I take the liberty of expressing my opinion, although I am not involved in politics, but it seems to me that your devotion to the person of the Prince-President should make you consider the reconciliation of the two Princes as a happy event. If I can be of any help, I am at your disposal, as soon as the Prince returns to London, but only for a few days. This, my friend, is the expression of my personal opinion. Yours sincerely."