Caroline Bonaparte (1782–1839) and Elisa Bonaparte (1777–1820), Napoleon’s younger sisters who became Queen of Naples and Grand Duchess of Tuscany, respectively. Two items: ALS, in French, signed “Caroline,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, January 5, 1833, in part (translated): “I would have liked to receive word from you that my Mother’s health has been restored…make known to my Mother that what really hurts me most…is the idea of having been found to be less deserving than my brothers in her affections.” and one ADS, in French, signed “Elisa,” one page, 8 x 5.5 July 3, ca.1811, ordering the payment of 3,725 livres to cover expenses incurred by an order at Livorno. Intersecting folds to the letter and document, and a burn hole to the lower left of the document, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
