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LOT 637:
ALEXANDER I OF RUSSIA: (1777-1825) Emperor of Russia 1801-25. Rare A.L.S., Alexandre, two pages, 4to, Veliki Locnik ...
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ALEXANDER I OF RUSSIA: (1777-1825) Emperor of Russia 1801-25. Rare A.L.S., Alexandre, two pages, 4to, Veliki Locnik, 11th September, [1804/05], to an unidentified correspondent, in French. The Tsar states in part `I am quite crossed learning that the day before my departure you came to see me at home while I was away. I was hoping to see you the day after..´ further saying `..I write to you these lines to tell you that when you will dispatch the Siniatin squadron under Admiral Teth, and once you consider that for the best of the service and duty you should be close to me, I authorize you to join me, at your ease regarding the time you will do so and the time you will spend close to me.´ Paper bearing a J. Honig & Zoonen watermark. With blank integral leaf. Folded. VG £2000-3000
