François-René CHATEAUBRIAND Autographed Signed Letter

  

(1768 - 1848), French writer and politician. Autographed letter signed to Chevalier Artaud de Montor. Paris, June 22, 1836; 1 page in-8°.

"Your history of Pope Pius VII, Sir, reached me at the very moment when I was immersed in all the horrors and difficulties of a publication: I am finally free and I will hasten to read your important work. I am not a Prince, Sir, but rather your devoted servant.

" Chateaubriand is undoubtedly referring to the publication of his "Essay on English Literature and Considerations on the Genius of Men, Times and Revolutions".