Subasta Bidspirit | KURAKIN ALEXANDER: (1752-1818)

KURAKIN ALEXANDER: (1752-1818) - KURAKIN ALEXANDER: (1752-1818) Russian Statesman and Diplomat. A very close friend of Emperor Paul I. Under Tsar Alexander I he was appointed Ambassador of Russia in Vienna, heading the arrangements of the Treaty of Tilsit, and further in Paris. A good L.S., The Prince Alexandre Kourakin, one page, 4to, Paris, 10th February 1812, to Mr. Carravicini, in French. Kurakin states `Considering your reiterated requests regarding your intention to travel to Holland, I have no more remarks to make and I have sent the official request in your name to get the official required passport to be able to go to that Country, passing by Paris.´ further saying `I cannot grant a prompt decision, but as soon as I will get a response I will forward it to you.´ Very small, minor age wear with light folding, otherwise VG £200-300 Kurakin was a diplomat close to France. Napoleon personally requested his appointment as Russian Ambassador to France. He is well remembered for his numerous letters and reports sent to Tsar Alexander I warning him about Napoleon´s intentions and the imminent war with French. After his many attempts trying to reconcile both parties, his meeting with Napoleon I on April 1812 marked the end of the negotiations and the start of Napoleon´s invasion of Russia, forcing Kurakin to resign as Ambassador. The present letter is written by a Kurakin under pressure and shortly before this last meeting and the war declaration.