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Cockburn, George, Sir.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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- Letter signed, to General Comte de Montholon
responding sharply and in detail to a letter of complaint by Montholon and the "uncalled for intemperance and indecency of the language which you have permitted yourself to use to me respecting my Government", defending various aspects of life on St Helena including the level of freedom of movement he has allowed and the condition of Napoleon's residence ("...Longwood is allowed to be beyond comparison the most pleasant as well as the most healthy spot of this most Healthful Island..."), 8 pages, folio, docketed, the pages held together with red string, St Helena, 22 December 1815
"...With regard to an ... 'Emperor Napoleon' I have only to inform you that I have no cognizance of any such person..."
Frustration on St Helena. Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) conveyed Napoleon, to whom he will only refer as "General Buonaparte" in this letter, to his final exile. They reached St Helena on 15 October 1815 and he remained in command of the island until the arrival of Sir Hudson Lowe on 14 April 1816. His correspondent here, the Comte de Montholon (1783-1853), remained with Napoleon until his death - his wife was Napoleon's last mistress.
"...With regard to an ... 'Emperor Napoleon' I have only to inform you that I have no cognizance of any such person..."
Frustration on St Helena. Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) conveyed Napoleon, to whom he will only refer as "General Buonaparte" in this letter, to his final exile. They reached St Helena on 15 October 1815 and he remained in command of the island until the arrival of Sir Hudson Lowe on 14 April 1816. His correspondent here, the Comte de Montholon (1783-1853), remained with Napoleon until his death - his wife was Napoleon's last mistress.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."