PUJOLAS DE LICON (Victor Édouard, of Uzès, b. 1795)

Autograph letter signed, in French with transcription and translation, to Jenny (née Pujolas de Licon, wife of Adrien Rolland), probably his sister, about "the family matter", saying "Yesterday I had a long meeting with the woman and our respective lawyers ... nothing now remains but to complete the formalities and rid them of any unexpected harshness", but "our lawyer has advised me ... for all of us to elect our domicile in Uzès, so that the papers intimating the settlement are not held up", asking her "to write ... a simple letter to Thérésine ... saying that your elect your domicile at her house situated in Uzès, Rue Masbourguet, this will be enough", there will be "no reason to waste further money" or "disagreeable necessity to go and ... dispute with their rabbit-like family ... one has to drain the cup to the dregs, my only hope now is that it will soon be finished ... Eugène has returned to Bellegarde but will be here again on Monday, we will keep you up to date ... I expect Thérésine this month, meanwhile embracing you all with all our heart", addressed on conjugate leaf to her husband at 67 Boulevard des Capucines, Paris, 2 sides 8¼" x 5¼", Uzès, Gard, 27th February small closed tear on opening seal without loss

Adrien (born circa 1792) was the nephew of Jean André Louis Rolland, 1764-1849, created Baron de l'Empire by Napoleon in 1809 after Wagram. Baron Rolland was Prefect of the Département of the Gard, at Nîmes, 1810-1815.

Item Date:  1850

Stock No:  54226      £125

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