Letter signed, one page - with intergral blank leaf, 5,25 x 8 inch, blind-embossed `N` with royal crown letterhead, Paris, 25.08.1867, to Cardinal Lucien Bonaparte (1828-1895, son of Charles Lucien Bonaparte and his wife, Zénaïde Bonaparte) - Napoleon thanks for `Saint-Napoleon Day` wishes, signed in dark ink "Napoléon", attractively mounted (removable) for display with a picture, shows Napoleon III. in a beautiful half length portrait (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with mild toning, and intersecting letter folds - in fine to very fine condition.
"Mon cher neveu, l’expression des vœux que vous formez pour le bonheur de l’impératrice, pour celui du Prince impérial et pour le mien, m’est toujours agréable. Je sais combien sont ardentes vos prières et je me réjouis de penser que vous continuez à les adresser au Ciel pour nous. Je vous en remercie et vous renouvelle l’expression de mes sentiments d’amitié.
Napoléon"
Translated:
"My dear nephew, the expression of the wishes that you form for the happiness of the Empress, for that of the Prince Imperial and for mine, is always pleasant to me [August 15 had been celebrated Saint-Napoleon Day]. I know how ardent your prayers are and I rejoice to think that you continue to address them to Heaven for us. I thank you and renew the expression of my feelings of friendship.
Napoleon"
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