King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 until his death in 1844 (born 1763). Before his reign, he was a Marshal of France during the Napoleonic Wars and participated in several battles. In modern Norwegian lists of kings, he is called Charles III John; he was the first monarch of the Bernadotte dynasty. Scarce LS in French, signed “Votre affectionné, Charles Jean,” one page, 7.75 x 9, February 6, 1837. Addressed from Stockholm, a neatly penned letter to author Camille Paganel, in full (translated): “I have received the letter you sent me, accompanied by the Essay on the Establishment of Monarchy by Napoleon. Having known the late Monsieur, Your father, whose talents and merit I appreciated, it was very pleasant for me to find in the author of this work, a son worthy of him. Reading Your Essay gave me a real pleasure, and I thank You for sending this literary production, which is distinguished by the beauty of the style and an enlightened judgment. I have instructed the Count de Lowenhielm, Minister of Sweden and Norway in Paris, to present You with a Medal which I beg You to accept.” In fine condition, with irregular light toning.
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