BRUNNOW (Count Philipp Ivanovich, 1797-1875, German-born Russian Ambassador to London before and after the Crimean War)

Autograph Letter Signed in French, with translation, to 'My dear Ambassador', asking him if he knows Lord Russell's address in Pau, as he needs to send an answer to the letter he showed him "the other day", enclosing his draft for comments, he adds that "In due deference to a man beloved of both of us, I take to heart the need to treat his private opinions with great respect ... He is 'at home' where I am a foreigner, in England", 3 sides 8vo., Chesham House, London, 20th March

Lord John Russell, now 80 and an Earl, was greatly enjoying France, writing his 'Recollections and Suggestions', and visiting the Archives in Paris.

Item Date:  1872

Stock No:  51539      £75

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