Lot n° 238
Estimation :
300 - 500
EUR
Result with fees
Result
: 390EUR
CLÉMENTINE, princesse de Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha (1817-1907) - Lot 238
CLÉMENTINE, princesse de Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha (1817-1907)
Set of 6 L.A.S.: "Princesse Auguste de Saxe-Cobourg" addressed to Mr. de Bellevue, dated August 6, 1886 to September 19, 1886, 11 pages, on headed paper decorated with a crown and bordered with mourning, text in French. Stamp in blue ink. Private collection - C. Cau. Good condition.-Brighton, August 6, 1886: "Merci Monsieur, de votre lettre du 31 reçue ici avant-hier. I regret the new difficulties, but I can see that they will soon be ironed out. The deed of sale is not admissible, the confidential letter is the only one possible, but I believe, as I tell you, that it will be abandoned. The Baron wrote to my son: "In a few weeks at the latest, the deed will be completely in order. The latest delay is due solely to a difficulty, surely of form, on the part of the English banks". Tell Mr. Fontana, as I wrote to you, I'm staying in England until the end of April. I'll be staying at the Hastings Queens Hotel from the 9th. Letters may be addressed to me under cover, Mr. Cautts. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter, which I am sending by acknowledgement. Yours faithfully (...)" - Hastings, August 14, 1886: "I received your letter yesterday Sir. I am of the opinion to accept the Fontana proposal, which seems to me to be the firmest, although the interest is quite high. But before making up my mind, I wanted to consult my sons, who will send you their answer directly, as soon as possible, as I believe there is no more time to lose. Yours faithfully (...) - Ebenthal, August 18, 1886: "The loan affair is now over and done with. I have asked my son Auguste to thank Mr. Fontaine. As for the sale, I would ask you to consider it further. Certainly, it's the price of 7 million that should be asked for. Here is the signed power of attorney. Philippe Auguste de Saxe-Cobourg. If Monsieur Bacher advises me to sell, please ask him for his opinion. -September 19, 1886: "I came to an agreement in Vienna with Baron Heinsk and the Anglo Bank. The loan of 4,000,000 francs at 4/100 interest is a done deal, all that remains is to draw up the deed, as soon as possible, and notify me, in Vienna, of the day when the deed can be signed, an employee of the Anglo bank will then go to Paris to sign the deed with my proxy. Wouldn't it be better if this proxy were you, Monsieur? However, if you think that your name would be compromising in such a matter, I accept Mr. Fontana's first clerk. I believe that the power of attorney will be valid for this act only, and that it will be cancelled after the signature. I ask Mr. Fontana to hasten the drafting of the deed. It is to be hoped that everything will be completed and registered before the Chambers return to Paris. When the sum of 4,000,000 francs is paid in Paris, I would ask you to have it deposited with Mr. Mallet. One of my sons will go to Paris around October 15th and will then settle on my behalf the use to be made of this sum. I repeat, please explain to Mr. Fontana. The Anglo bank in Vienna is lending me on mortgage a sum of 4,000,000 francs payable in Paris at 4/100 interest, repayable in five years at the extended rate agreed by mutual agreement. Letters and telegrams should always be addressed to me in Vienna. Your devoted Princess Auguste of Saxe-Coburg" - August 28, 1886: "I beg you, Sir, to send Louis Alexis 300 francs for the orphans' winter clothes, and to send to (...) the surrounding communes from (...) the sum I give for the poor every winter. I am very pleased that the matter of the loan is completely settled and over. The loan interest payments were to be made for the funds available at Mr Mallet's, which are increased by the income from sales purchased with the loan sum. I have left the papers and the income on deposit with Mr. Mallet. Let's not hurry the sale, if a buyer (...) is known, let me know".
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