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Letter Signed, to the Comte d’Entraigues, discussing references to the King in his correspondent’s forthcoming Memoires, indicating the way forward to clear up certain misunderstandings and to gain official approval. In French. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches, folds, traces of mounting, in good clean condition. Ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. Palais Royal, 23 September 1830. Chevalier De Broval, secretary to the duc d’Orléans, writes at a critical moment in French history, his letter reflecting the constitutional crisis. On 2 August 1830 Charles X abdicated. On 9 August Louis Philippe, duc d’Orléans, accepted the crown as King of the French.