BONAPARTE (Joseph). - Lot 164

BONAPARTE (Joseph). 1768–1844. Napoleon’s older brother; King of Naples and later of Spain during the Empire. Autograph letter to Regnaud de Saint-Jean d’Angély. Naples, August 28, 1807. 1 p., double-leaf in-4, gilt edges. CONGRATULATIONS FROM JOSEPH, THEN KING OF NAPLES, ON THE APPOINTMENT OF REGNAUD DE SAINT-JEAN D'ANGELY AS SECRETARY OF STATE. "(...) I learn today with equal satisfaction that His Majesty the Emperor has shown you a gesture of goodwill that grants you a special relationship with the entire family. You have known for a long time, my dear Regnaud, that I am fond of you, and my long silence is no proof to the contrary; I look forward to and await the opportunity to renew my warmest regards to you (...)."