LIEVEN (Prince, 1774-1857, Russian Ambassador to Great Britain)

Autograph Letter Signed as Count Lieven, in French with translation, to 'dear Countess', confessing to "a run of bad luck" ('je joue de guignon'), "I am obliged next Wednesday to accompany the Duke of Clarence to Chatham and Sheerness ... to visit the Russian squadrons there. I am truly in despair ... If I had not promised Madame de Lieven to go and see her today at Brighton, I would have come myself to express my regrets and my thanks", adding that "She will be very sensible of the interest which you have shown towards her", 2 sides 4to., Harley Street, Cavendish Square, Saturday 31st July n.y., c. light traces of guard in blank margin

Watermark 1811. Dorothy, Princess de Lieven, maintained a famous salon, much frequented by diplomats and politicians.

Item Date:  1813

Stock No:  20115      £75

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