[HENRI V]. Henri Charles Ferdinand d'Artois, Duke of Bordeau - Lot 3

[HENRI V]. Henri Charles Ferdinand d'Artois, Duke of Bordeaux, Count of Chambord. Born in the Tuileries. 1820-1883. Posthumous son of the Duc de Berry (assassinated in February 1820) and Marie Caroline des Deux-Siciles. Called "l'enfant du miracle" by Lamartine. LAST HEIR OF THE BOURBON BRANCH. L.A.S. "Henri" to Baron Muller. Frohsdorf, September 16, 1847. 2 1/2 pages in-4. Joint: M.A.S. (initialled) titled Instruction pour la continuation de l'Emprunt. September 1846. 1 page in-4 (left corner cut). VERY IMPORTANT POLITICAL LETTER. Following the electoral defeat of his supporters in the French parliamentary elections of August 1, 1846, the Comte de Chambord wishes to mobilize his supporters in order to raise much-needed funds for future political battles. He indicated his intentions to Baron Muller: ...I have resolved to call upon my faithful friends to help me, through a voluntary contribution, to form a reserve fund, the importance and usefulness of which they must understand. I shall myself set the example, by having all the sums I can dispose of paid into this fund. But the great sacrifices I am obliged to make in order to help so many misfortunes, make my personal resources insufficient, and the goal I have set myself can only be achieved by the help of all my friends. I therefore hope that they will respond with alacrity to my appeal... The Comte de Chambord warns his correspondent ...this mission requires a great deal of tact, moderation and prudence. Should any difficulty arise in the application of the measures to be taken, and should you require further instructions, you will address yourself to the person who will transmit this letter to you, and whom I have specially instructed to deal with this matter... In the attached document (dated September 1846), Count de Chambord gives precise instructions on the steps to be taken ...There can be no question of a uniform mode of contributions (...). It is important that all those who can pay considerable sums should do so as soon as possible. As for those whose fortune is more limited than their devotion, here is the procedure to follow: the person designated in each department will enlist the help of ten or twenty royalists, depending on the presumed resources of the locality, and will ask them to collect at least one thousand francs each (...). None of the sums thus raised will be used for current needs; the entire amount will be devoted to building up the reserve fund (...). All due prudence and discretion will be exercised in the execution of these measures: for, the more pure and honorable our intentions, the more we have at heart to work, in the interest of our country, to establish the sincere harmony of monarchical principles and public liberties; the more important it is that our wishes not be disregarded, that our actions not be misinterpreted, and that we carefully avoid anything that might compromise those to whose loyalty we are appealing at this time... The Comte de Chambord ends his letter with a word of thanks ...This is an opportunity to say to those of our friends who have made notable sacrifices, how much the royalist cause owes them, since their repeated efforts have made it possible to rescue so many misfortunes born of the events of 1830, and to provide for the expenses which political circumstances and the defense of our principles have necessitated...