Empress of France, born Marie Josèphe Rose Tascher de La Pagerie (1763-1814), who married Napoleon in 1796 and was divorced in 1810, unable to produce an heir. LS in French, signed "Lapagerie Bonaparte," one page, 6 x 7.75, August 21, 1800. Letter to important botanist Andre Thouin, the caretaker of her gardens, expressing delight in new banana figs that remind her of her native country; she grew up in Martinique in the Caribbean. In part (translated): "I thank you my kind citizen of the excellent banana figs that you have sent me. They have reminded me of my country and have proven to me that you can triumph over climates and take everything to perfection. I ask you to please express also my gratitude to your colleagues." In fine condition, with a small area of professionally repaired paper loss.
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