Baron Louis Du BOURDIEU, Vice-Admiral, Senator, Maritime Pre - Lot 599

Baron Louis Du BOURDIEU, Vice-Admiral, Senator, Maritime Prefect (1804-1857) - Autograph letter signed, TOULON (Var) June 18, 1856. 2 pages in-8° : "Monsieur le Général. I am most grateful for the cordial congratulations you have been kind enough to send me on the occasion of the distinguished favor the Emperor has deigned to grant me. This high reward for a life entirely devoted to the service of France, exalts to the highest degree my feelings of gratitude and absolute devotion to the Emperor. I look forward to meeting you again soon at the General Council, and to strengthening the bonds of sympathy and sincere affection that have grown up between us...". + Attached is a full-length illustration of Admiral Bourdieu, with his wooden leg.