SENATE. Letters from 15 Senators: François de CHABRIER-PELOU - Lot 616

SENATE. Letters from 15 Senators: François de CHABRIER-PELOUBET (Lauzun 1789–1871), Senator—Letter A.S. “F. de Chabrier,” March 25, 1869. 1p in-8°—“My dearest and most esteemed Colleague. 1p in-8°—I am writing not to remind you—for you are always so punctual, and above all so sincere—but rather, I say, to remind you of your kind promise for next Saturday, April 3… See you on April 3, then! And rest assured that Mademoiselle de CHABRIER will welcome you just as warmly at our modest table as your octogenarian and devoted colleague, the friend of your former and most worthy comrade-in-arms, our link, the late and heroic DUVIVIER.” + Michel CHEVALIER (Limoges 1806–1879) Member of the Chamber of Deputies and Senator in 1869—Letter A.S. “Michel CHEVALIER, on Senate letterhead. Paris, August 26, 1870. 1p in-8° “My dear General and Friend. I am grateful for the warm welcome you extended to my recommended candidate, Mr. Louis Jeanne DESLANDES of LISIEUX, an excellent young man from a good family, who applied for a position as an officer in the Mobile Reserve. He has explained his case to you, which is noteworthy. You were kind enough to give him hope of being appointed a Captain of Quartermaster’s Corps; I would be most grateful if you would not forget him.” + Émile FOURCAND (1819–1881), Mayor of BORDEAUX in 1879, life senator - Letter from A.S. on SENATE letterhead. Paris, June 28, 1876. 2 pp., in-8° - “Thank you, my dear friend, for your affection and your kind assistance…. I will simply tell you that we will leave tomorrow morning on the express train, that that very evening the administration will meet to hear the new proposal that I have tentatively finalized, and that the following day we will likely formally submit it to the Council. The provincial detractors will be left, as before, with their premeditated insults and the profound disdain with which we will always greet them. The essential goal was to achieve what was possible, just, and reasonable, and I believe I can affirm that we have done so. Thank you once again for your support…’ + François TAMISIER (1809–1880), Artillery Officer and Senator. Letter from A.S. “TAMISIER” on Senate letterhead. Versailles, June 23, 1877. 1 p., in-8°. “My dear Mathilde. You have heard of the disastrous vote passed yesterday by the Senate, against which I voted. Before returning to my home region, where I have work to do, I want to see you—and to see my niece at the same time… I will take you out to dinner wherever you’d like. ” + Léon RENAULT (Maisons-Alfort 1839–1933) Attorney, Prefect of Police of Paris, Deputy for Seine-et-Oise (in Corbeil, 91), then Deputy and Senator for the Alpes-Maritimes – Letter signed “Léon RENAULT, Member of Parliament” on March 7, 1883. He intercedes on behalf of Georges GELLION, an employee of the State Railroads, who is eager to be transferred to Paris, as he is becoming the guardian of his deceased brother’s minor children. 1½ pages, in-8° + Charles DIEUDÉ-DEFLY (Paris 1809–1884), Senator from the Alpes-Maritimes – Letter, A.S., Paris, May 20, 1883, on Senate letterhead. To the Editor of “La Petite Gironde.” “Dear Editor. I have finally been able to speak again, in person, with the Minister of Public Instruction regarding the request for the Academic Palms, which was made quite a long time ago on your behalf. Mr. FERRY (Jules FERRY, Minister) seems to me willing to consider it favorably this time…” He asks him for his academic credentials and the works he has authored.+ CARNOT (Lazare Hippolyte) Saint-Omer 1801–1888. Second son of the “Great CARNOT,” Minister of Public Instruction in 1848, Member of the Chamber of Deputies and Senator in 1875—Autograph letter signed CARNOT on Senate letterhead, Paris, January 20, 1885. 1p-12°—“Dear Sir and Friend. I was foolish enough to catch the flu. So I am replying from the warmth of my fireplace to your kind remembrance. But while my hands and feet seek artificial warmth, my heart has no need of it.” + RÉMUSAT (Paul de) Paris 1831–1897 - Member of the National Assembly 1871–75, Senator 1879 – Letter from A.S. dated Jan. 4, 1887 – 2pp in-8° – “My dear Prefect… I will soon come to see you and discuss several matters. In the meantime, I ask that you grant Mr. Perré (of LUCHON) a stay of the eviction order... which can cause no harm, since the town of Luchon is, if not dead, at least dormant at this time of year...” + René GOBLET (Aire-sur-la-Lys 1828–1905) Journalist, Minister, President of the Council, Senator—Letter A.S. Paris, October 14, 1893, 2 pp., in-16°—“Sir. I found your letter this morning upon returning from my trip, and I am hastening to write to Colonel CHAMOIX to ask him to send you, if he can, the two invitations you requested… ” + Paul STRAUSS (Romchamp/Haute-Saône 1852–1942 – Journalist, Senator, and General Councilor for the Seine. Note from A.S. to