Albert, Count D'Orsay manuscript material

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Creator

Orsay, Albert Gaspard Grimod, comte d', 1772-1843.

Location

Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle

Extent

• 2 items

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Notes

· To Lady Blessington, writer and literary hostess : 1 autograph letter signed : 31 Oct [between 1827 and 1838] :(BLES 5.428) : [no place] : in French; begins, "Ma femme m'a dit qu'elle ..." Mounted in v. 5 of the Blessington Papers. Shelved with oversized manuscript volumes.

· To Monsieur Taylor : 1 autograph letter signed : 1 Jun [ca. 1820's?] : (MISC 2262) : [no place] : in French; begins, "Je vous envie, mon cher Monsieur Taylor ..."

Biographical/Historical Note

Jean-François-Louis-Marie-Albert Grimaud, comte d'Orsay, French general and nobleman. He is the father of Alfred, Count D'Orsay, the artist, dandy, and companion of Lady Blessington.

Controlled Access Terms

• Orsay, Albert Gaspard Grimod, comte d', 1772-1843.
• France. Armée -- Officers -- 19th century -- Correspondence.
• Nobility -- France -- 19th century -- Correspondence.

Additional Creator Names

• Blessington, Marguerite, Countess of, 1789-1849. rcp
• Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle: Manuscripts, 1772-1925