Lot n° 216
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FRANÇOIS, prince d'Orléans, prince de Joinville (1818-1900)
Third son of King Louis-Philippe.
Set of 10 L.A.S.: "F" and "FO", dated March 21, 1880 to July 29, 1882, sent from Paris, Chantilly and Arc (Château d'Arc-en-Barrois), addressed to his sister, Princess Clementine of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1817-1907), 61 pages, text in French, folds, brown spots, but overall good condition. Attached is a photograph of the prince signed by L. Angerer in Vienna. Business card size.
- Chantilly, February 1, 1882: "(...) Aumale has much recovered from political annoyances. He lives much more outdoors than in the past, and is much better for it. Melle's presence is more absolute than ever. For her part, it's becoming a jealous passion. She doesn't leave him, she comes with him every time he comes to Paris, she always goes to the theater with him, especially to the opera where everyone sees them, she (...) dresses up in a big dress. She accompanies him on walks and hunts just to keep an eye on him (...) Chica is well, with a few migraines and a toothache here and there. The Chartes are fine, thank God. The Parises are going to Cannes, where Isabelle will give birth on February 24 [birth of Princess Louise], (...)". - Paris, February 13, 1882: "(...), Nothing to tell you from here. I don't yet know the extent of the consequences of the (...) I've heard that he's been pulling some dreadful scams. I don't know if Riant, Emmanuel d'Harcourt and the Prince de Broglie are also involved. I don't know if Beau... will also be splashed. What is certain is that as a result of the changes (...) there are a lot of bitter people (...) The theaters are all amusing. Lili at the variety show is hilarious and admirably acted (...) The Empress of Austria is having a good time in England and is doing some fine hunting, including obstacle courses, filling the English performances and everyone is impressed (...)". -Chantilly, March 21, 1880: "Time flies my good friend, I hope it passes gently for you in Fiume with this excellent Joseph and his charming children. Here we have a quiet life. I have been entrusted with Jean for some time (...) He is very kind (...) I went to Rouen where everything is going well. But we've tired the little ones out too much, too much riding, too much hunting at .... We'll need constant care to put everything back in order. (...) We had here the event of the Empress's [Elisabeth of Austria's] hunt, which went very well. Knowing that she had her horses in Paris. Aumale offered a hunt, which was accepted. The weather was fine, the stag (...) a fine gallop, with a few obstacles to overcome. She rides admirably, but as an amazon in a blue home-speed, terribly sticky all over. Not a crease, what courage. (...) she was not frightened by the horses. Aumale had wanted to go alone to the station with Melle to welcome her. I thought it would be more appropriate for Chicita [his daughter, Françoise] to meet him there. It was only Melle who was supposed to arrive on horseback with her for the hunt, but for lack of a princess, the Duchess of Uzès, a great hunter, was brought in. It was also more appropriate. Don't you think so too (...). As for the poor Countess Festecis, we entrusted her to ... We were all present, the men of the family, even Ernest who was dying of fatigue (...) You say that Philippe and Louise are due to appear here at Easter. I'd love to see them. You tell me that Gusty is in Nice with Ferdinand (...)". -Chantilly, March 5, 1882: "I see, my good friend, that you are all doing well in Fiume. Your descriptions make my mouth water (...) I remember all the places you visit. If you go for a walk in Italy, go to Capo d'Istria, it's only a 2-hour drive from Trieste. It's a charming place and the town hall square is a marvel. There are only a few words in the Hand-books about Italy and Dalmatia, in Murray Southern germany and Baedeker Eastern Alps, nothing. Charles Yriarte published articles on Dalmatia in the Deux Monde magazine. They have been restored to their original value. Finally, here are the names of 3 English books I've read N°1 is learned, N°2 is amusing, full of legends, N°3 very superficial. If you want any of these books, I can get them for you and send them to you. I also believe there are books on Dalmatia in the blue travel library (...) Marie has been suffering from a sore throat, following too many violent horse races (...), but she's getting better. The rest of the family seems to be in good condition. Antoine and Eulalie's marriage, if consummated (...), will only produce monsters. This is another attempt on Victoria's life, it's awful. The perpetrators of such acts should be shot on the spot without (...) publicity or comment (...).
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