Alfred de VIGNY Autograph letter signed to Count d'ORSAY - Dandyism

  
Two pages in-8 and one page of handwritten address with a beautiful black wax seal bearing the coat of arms. Size: 18 x 11 cm. Alfred de Vigny travels to London with his wife Lydia at the end of 1838 to defend the interests of his father-in-law's estate, who had just passed away. He takes the opportunity to note his impressions of the city and the English people and frequents the fashionable circles of London, particularly the upscale salon of the Count d'Orsay, "the archangel of dandyism" according to Lamartine, and his lover Lady Blessington at Gore House. Today, my friend, I believe I can say yes. I escaped on Friday to see you, but in vain, to my great regret. You avenge me from destiny. If some new setback were to prevent me from going to your place, I would write to you quickly. But at this moment, I foresee none. I will go this evening or tomorrow to see Lady Blessington; perhaps you will be there? You know how much I wish to see you soon and how, in any case, I am entirely yours. Please convey my respects to Lady Blessington, to whom I will speak of her friend Lander, whom I love just as he is. Below, Alfred de Vigny portrait by Pierre Daubigny, 1836.

Below, drawing by James Baillie Fraser depicting the Count d'Orsay (circa 1830).