Lot 183
Paul I (1754-1801) Czar of Russia (1796-1801), son of Catherine the Great. Assassinated; considered a saint and martyr by some.
Autograph letter signed ("Paul"), 1p, in French, St. Petersburg, Jan. 2, 1781. Fine. Probably to General Christoph von Benckendorff. Benckendorff's mother, a lady-in-waiting to Paul's wife Maria Feodorovna (called Sophie Dorothea before her marriage) accompanied her to Russia from Württemberg. Benckendorff's wife (Anne Juliane Schillling von Canstatt), was a close friend of Maria Feodorovna's. Paul thanks "Monsieur" for his good wishes for the New Year and wishes him the same. He expresses his gratitude for the good services of "Madame your mother" and of his correspondent also and adds, " Please convey my good wishes for the New Year to Madame and believe me your affectionate Paul."
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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