THIERS ADOLPHE: (1797-1877)

THIERS ADOLPHE: (1797-1877) French Statesman. Second President of France 1871-73. A.L.S., A. Thiers, two pages, 8vo, n.p., 18th May 1869, to M. Castellino, in French. Thiers states in part `I have not been able to respond earlier to you because I was very busy. You will forgive considering the enemies which are overwhelming me to support a candidacy which I only accepted because I considered it my duty.´ Accompanied by the original envelope, affixed to the fourth page, addressed in Thiers´ hand. With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by a contemporary engraving showing Thiers seated in a full length pose. VG £80-100