Mother of Napoleon Bonaparte (1750-1836) who shared her son's exile in Elba during 1814. LS in French, signed “La tua buona Mama,” one page, 6 x 7.5, January 8, 1824. Letter to her son Lucien Bonaparte, in part (translated): "I have received your letter of the first of the year, my dear Lucien, and am very happy with all the affectionate and amiable things you tell me on this occasion. Your good mother loves you and always cherishes you in the same way…I want you to give me often your news and that you assure me that you still love your good mother." In very good condition, with overall mottled toning, and a tear to the left edge from seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.
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