Guide to the James Ludovic Lindsay collection of French manuscripts, 1767-1863
Summary
James Ludovic Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford and 9th Earl of Balcarres, was a British astronomer, politician, and noted collector of books and manuscripts. Lindsay inherited a considerable library from his father, but during his lifetime he assembled the Bibliotheca Lindesiana, one of the largest private libraries of the nineteenth century. In the 1880s, Lindsay’s fortunes suffered and he was forced to sell much of his rare book library, although he continued to collect proclamations, broadsides, and manuscripts of the French Revolutionary era. After Lindsay’s death, his heirs auctioned off most of what remained of his collections, including his French manuscripts. Collection consists of selected letters, administrative papers, and other manuscripts, chiefly of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods, that bear the bookplate and previously formed part of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana, the private library of James Ludovic Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford. Lindsay's collection of French manuscripts was auctioned off by Sotheby's between 1924 and 1925 and a small portion was acquired by Duke in 1960. Duke's collection represents a very small fraction of Lindsay's original collection and consists chiefly of manuscripts, with typed transcripts in French, that document various aspects of civil administration including letters from the prefects of various departments, letters from government ministers, and several letters addressed to Comte Collin de Sussy, Minister of Commerce and Manufacturing, and the Comte d'Antraigues. Other materials in the collection include letters in English from French elites to British nobility, such as to the Duke of York, and letters from French aristocrats to government officials. Examples include a letter addressed to Napoleon Bonaparte from Arnoud Joubert, a lawyer at the imperial court of Paris, discussing the possibility of receiving a medal of honor, and a letter from Cardinal Albani to Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, requesting the Emperor's protection from French authorities. The collection also includes some manuscripts and engravings acquired separately that do not bear the Bibliotheca Lindesiana bookplate.
Collection Details
- Collection Number
- RL.00816
- Title
- James Ludovic Lindsay collection of French manuscripts
- Date
- 1767-1863
- Creator
- Crawford, James Ludovic Lindsay, Earl of, 1847-1913
- Extent
- 1.75 Linear Feet, 223 Items
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
- Language
- Material in French, English
Collection Overview
Collection consists of selected letters, administrative papers, and other manuscripts, chiefly of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods, that bear the bookplate and previously formed part of the Bibliotheca Lindesiana, the private library of James Ludovic Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford. Lindsay's collection of French manuscripts was auctioned off by Sotheby's between 1924 and 1925 and a small portion was acquired by Duke in 1960. Duke's collection represents a very small fraction of Lindsay's original collection and consists chiefly of manuscripts, with typed transcripts in French, that document various aspects of civil administration including letters from the prefects of various departments, letters from government ministers, and several letters addressed to Comte Collin de Sussy, Minister of Commerce and Manufacturing, and the Comte d'Antraigues. Other materials in the collection include letters in English from French elites to British nobility, such as to the Duke of York, and letters from French aristocrats to government officials. Examples include a letter addressed to Napoleon Bonaparte from Arnoud Joubert, a lawyer at the imperial court of Paris, discussing the possibility of receiving a medal of honor, and a letter from Cardinal Albani to Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, requesting the Emperor's protection from French authorities. The collection also includes some manuscripts and engravings acquired separately that do not bear the Bibliotheca Lindesiana bookplate.
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Contents of the Collection
1. Manuscripts with the Bibliotheca Lindesiana bookplate, 1792-1835
Series includes manuscripts, chiefly of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic period, collected by James Ludovic Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford. Manuscripts in this series bear the "Bibliotheca Lindesiana" bookplate and include typed transcripts (in French) prepared by librarians and scholars in Lindsay's employ.
The original folders have been retained and, for the most part, names referenced below have been transcribed as they appear on the documents.
Arranged chronologically, with some exceptions.
Letter about a convention that was scheduled to occur.
Folder 2
Letter informs Barras that someone wanted to meet him.
Folder 3
Richard asks his banker Perregaux for a loan.
Folder 4
Ribert asks for a loan from Vasselin.
Folder 5
Delaunay asks Villars to help him meet Cambaceres.
Folder 6
Detcheverry asks if his friend will receive his passport.
Folder 7
Henri Grégoire mentions that Durand is giving him a memoire.
Folder 8
Beffroy pays Mr. Choquet back.
Folder 9
Chazaud writes to Laquintanne to let him know that Mr. Garrigou and Dupre cannot pay him back the sum Laquintanne had lent them because their activities had not benefited from the revolution.
Folder 10
Mailhe states that he has received the payment owed him by Coste, Vidal and Viguer.
Folder 11
Rouyer informs Coste that he will be waiting to meet with him the next day
Folder 12
Gleizal, an attorney, attaches documents that show that Guishon worked for the Rochemaura square.
Folder 13
Mallevaut asks the minister for a job, arguing that both of his brothers died in service and therefore the government is indebted to him.
Folder 14
Guyton Morveau thanks Chateau-Giron for the Russian coins he gave him, and in exchange gives him newly minted coins.
Folder 15
Merlin asks a government official for a duplicate of the decision of the judge against Claude Bassinet.
Folder 16
Pellissier asks (begs) Tribun for his protection.
Folder 17
Julien informs Perregaux (banker) that his son will be in Paris and hopes they can meet. His son will be selling pieces of art, and he encourages Perregaux to take a look and perhaps buy something.
Folder 18
Delahaye asks the minister if he can be transferred to another region in France, preferably by the sea (where he is from) or bordering his region.
Folder 19
Chabot recommends Conny L'hopital who would work with the advisor.
Folder 20
Jourdan tries to persuade Regnier who to chose as 1st consulate.
Folder 21
Lequinio states that he has attached the instructions that were written according to the treaty.
Folder 22
Rousseau asks Cretet if he could hire Duc to work with him.
Folder 23
Alquier asks Perregaux to transfer money from his account in order to pay Mrs. De la Clos.
Folder 24
Chasset asks the prefect to read over his letter, seal it and send it to another government official
Folder 25
Porcher recommends Locquin for the job that Saladin was advertising.
Folder 26
Hourier Eloy congratulates Dupenty on the fact his son got accepted to a school in Rheims.
Folder 27
Fourcroy names Pastoret as the law of nature and society professor in the place of Bouchaud who passed away.
Folder 28
Hardy asks Gaudin for help to find a job, because since the revolution, he sees his funds have been decreasing.
Folder 29
Delecloy sends a letter nominating himself.
Folder 30
Lesterpt explains a trial he has in Poitiers and asks the recipient to be his lawyer.
Folder 31
Azéma asks Mithie to present a list of people for the minister and consulate.
Folder 32
The advisor asks Molinos (architect) to send him the work plan.
Folder 33
Royau (Lawyer) sends a letter to city hall.
Folder 34
Ramel de Nogaret informs Perregaux (banker) that he has taken money from his account, and assures him that the payment will be on time.
Folder 35
Albani asks the emperor for his protection and offers his services
Folder 36
The prefect Ladoucette sends a letter to the Director of Customs asking to get Dominique Fontaine's money back.
Folder 37
De Lattre thanks Dupuy for the elegy that he has written for the death of his nephew.
Folder 38
Quinette discusses M. Jullien's book on education
Folder 39
Fleurieu thanks the person for the copy of his notes on his interesting journey and discusses the growth of a region in Russia
Folder 40
Alex informs the minister that there has been a change, and a new individual will be starting work.
Folder 41
Debry sends a petition and asks the president of the petition committee to provide aid for an older citizen.
Folder 42
Howard writes to his friend and discusses his situation after the revolution
Folder 43
Vansittart writes for Lord Grenville and thanks the Count d'Antraigues for his service leaving Russia.
Folder 44
Frochot asks that Mr. Lechart be appointed a referefaire in the court that has yet to be created for the Cour des Comptes.
Folder 46
Howard discusses his whereabouts and plans during his visit in and around London
Folder 47
In Italian.
Folder 48
MacPherson discusses the protectors of Europe and a journey around Europe
Folder 49
MacPherson asks d'Antragues to write to him about his travel and the true hero of civilization (?)
Folder 50
Mackenzie informs the Count d'Antraigues that everything is ready for the attack.
Folder 51
Loisel thanks Sussy for his decision to ban trade with countries that are at war with France.
Folder 52
Belloy informs Bourges that His Majesty has agreed to open a school, and that he must present himself on time to the location on the opening day.
Folder 53
Harmand asks the Minister to transfer Andre Moreau to another job.
Folder 54
Decrès writes to the State Advisor asking for him to lift the ban that has been placed on certain buildings.
Folder 55
The prefect asks the Minister to give a sum of 100 francs to the five families whose fathers died in the terrible explosion at the mill.
Folder 56
La Boissiere informs Armand that he is sending a trunk with books and informs him that he will continue to send him his brochures.
Folder 57
A friendly letter from Howard to d'Antraigues discussing his situation.
Folder 58
Neufchâteau sends Sauvo a pamphlet.
Folder 59
Lagarde asks Le Grand whether a rumor is true or not.
Folder 60
Requests the prefect to take back an indemnity.
Folder 61
Leckies discusses the meaning of a letter sent by Mr. Canning to the Count.
Folder 63
Candras discusses the letter he had received from Monnay on the 6th of the month.
Folder 65
Dauchy informs Laugier that he must be present at the Customs organization project.
Folder 66
Brissac discusses Mrs. de Ghilini.
Folder 67
Treilhard thanks Bellait for the elegy he had sent.
Folder 68
Villmanzy discusses the situation in their office (they have to let some people go).
Folder 69
Treilhard sends a letter to Cepede informing him he mistakenly received a book that was destined for Cepede.
Folder 70
De Bondy invites the person to whom he is writing to his house in order to discuss the veterinary school in Lyon.
Folder 71
De Belleville thanks the Inspector for his advice.
Folder 72
St Amand asks Gaete to put forward his name as a candidate for prefect.
Folder 73
De Belleville reiterates a previous letter and discusses the orders he had sent and the situation of England.
Folder 74
Saurine informs the prefect of the transfers that are going to take place in the Haut-Rhin.
Folder 76
Langier informs the Count that he has received his letter, and discusses a letter he received on the 27th of Sept.
Folder 77
Claverie informs the duke that the slate of candidates for the tribunal was not complete. A certain Mr. Casebonne wanted to join the list, even though he lives farther away.
Folder 78
Reeves informs the Count d'Antraigues that his friend Le Roy has arrived but that he has received instructions not to allow him to proceed.
Folder 79
Douglas and Clydesdale sends a letter to the Count to justify his negligence and answer the question the Count had asked.
Folder 81
Lepeletier thanks the Minister for his letter and discusses who will take the place of Capitaine Sr. Regal.
Folder 82
Roederer informs the Duke that he has established the imperial court in Caen and that he believes that the first session went exactly as the laws regulate them.
Folder 83
De Pradt thanks the publishers for having published his article, and asks them if they could publish two more.
Folder 84
Foresti encloses a duplicate statement with all the necessary documents.
Folder 85
Begouen writes a recommendation for Mr. Dorival.
Folder 86
Dreux-Breze recommends Mr. Suillant-Vachon to replace the recently decesased Mr. de la Barde.
Folder 87
Count d'Aboville informs the Chancellor that he has received the letters.
Folder 88
Becquey-Beaupre shares the count's joy and informs him that Mr. Dupin will write to him.
Folder 89
Marescalchi congratulates Sussy for his nomination as Minister of Commerce and Manufacturing, and asks him if there is any place in his new cabinet for a Mr. Ferrand.
Folder 90
Petition from Rossollin to Sussy asking for a job in the Commerce Ministry.
Folder 91
Petition from Gobert seeking a position.
Folder 92
Ladoucette congratulates the person to whom he is writing.
Folder 93
Segur explains to Sussy that the person bringing him this letter would like to see him and perhaps become his valet.
Folder 94
Girardin (speaking in the third person) explains in his letter to the Count that he is recommending a person born in the same town at H.R.H. the Queen of Spain and has been asked by her to recommend this person as best he can.
Folder 95
Routhier flatters the Minister and asks to see him briefly once more.
Folder 96
Dujardin-Sailly congratulates the person to whom he is writing and insinuates that he wants a job.
Folder 97
De Gerando conveys Mr. Miollis' situation and wishes to the Count.
Folder 98
Dania petitions for a job.
Folder 99
De Gerando writes a recommendation for Mr. Deseroizilles.
Folder 100
Mollien informs Sussy that S. Paillet would like to meet him.
Folder 101
Grouvel writes seeking a position.
Folder 102
Labrouste asks Sussy for a job for his nephew.
Folder 103
Du-Bois-Du Bais sends Sussy a petition for a young man, hoping to find him a job.
Folder 104
Montaliver recommends a person to work at the Ministry.
Folder 105
Raut writes a petition for himself, requesting a job.
Folder 106
D'Arlincourt congratulates Sussy on his new position
Folder 107
The Count of D'Hauterive writes a petition for M. Farcot, hoping to find him a job.
Folder 108
Pougens, who does not personally know the Count, sends him a letter emphasizing his experience and requesting a position.
Folder 109
Valeton writes a petition, requesting a job.
Folder 110
Da Costa La Seroniere writes a petition requesting a job.
Folder 111
Dumont requests a job.
Folder 112
Bryard offers his services to HR Majesty.
Folder 113
Petition from Boucard for Leger. Requests a job for him.
Folder 114
Petition from Marescalchi for Mr. Viollet, requesting a job.
Folder 115
The count Daru explains to Mr. Parisse that he has received both his letter and the letter destined to Count Sussy, and he will recommend him to the Count Sussy the next time he sees him, in order for Parisse to get the job he desires.
Folder 116
Supervielle explains his current financial situation, and asks the Count to give him a job, since he is married and about to become a father.
Folder 117
Petition from De L'Aude regarding Mr. Dupont (of Lyon), requesting a job.
Folder 118
Lancel writes to the Count of Sussy, explaining his many titles in hope of working with him in his office.
Folder 119
Emmery recommends Lancel to Sussy, simply stating that he deserves both the goodwill and protection from the Count.
Folder 120
Caffarelli recommends Mr. Sol for a job in the Ministry of Commerce.
Folder 121
Jaubert thanks "the Count" (probably Count Sussy) for nominating Mr. Soubiran for a new post.
Folder 122
A sort of recommendation stating the quality of Mr. Bruni's services, followed by observations by Chabrol. Chabrol is requesting a job for Mr. Ferdinand Bruni.
Folder 123
Briand petitions for a position at the Ministry of Commerce.
Folder 124
Borel requests a job at the ministry of Commerce.
Folder 125
Vidal forwards a petition previously written by Mr. Potier about his nephew, Mr. Lovznoze, requesting a job at the Ministry of Commerce.
Folder 126
Routhier writes to Sussy about a job.
Folder 127
Rabusson recommends himself for a job at the Ministry.
Folder 128
Bonnefoux recommends Mr. David for a job at Ministry
Folder 129
The Commision asks the Count if he has received the petition regarding Mr. S. Bruyard.
Folder 130
Chapus writes his own recommendation.
Folder 131
Chazal forwards a letter from the vice-prefect to the General Director.
Folder 132
Loree writes asking for a job.
Folder 133
Chaban writes to Le Grand, Minister of Finance about a miscommunication that happened with the nomination
Folder 134
Vansittart writes to the Count, discussing his health and forwarding letters that he has received.
Folder 135
Count Moreton-Chabrillion writes a letter of recommendation for Favre.
Folder 136
De Joly explains he will not be able to attend the assembly on Monday and gives his opinion on an issue that divides the assembly: a momentary mistake should not be punished as if it were a horrible mistake.
Folder 137
Jaubert recommends Pierre D'Esparbes for a job .
Folder 138
Collet-Des Costils thanks the Director for the letter he received and informs him that he also received the legal statement regarding the theft of 17 pots.
Folder 139
Count Chabrol explains that the Borata (a ship) has left Tieste with a shipment of salt.
Folder 140
Vansittart explains that he will not be able to meet with the Count on the day they had appointed.
Folder 141
La Rouchefoucauld recommends a young man for a job
Folder 142
The Baron recommends a job for the Director of Vervis.
Folder 143
De Gregory recommends Mr. Morel for a job.
Folder 144
Corvisart invites Mr. Godine for dinner.
Folder 145
Journu-Aubert explains the reason for which he could not attend his meeting with the Count and recommends his nephew, Bory, for a job at the ministry of Commerce.
Folder 146
La Bouillerie asks Mr. Le Goux to be favorable with Mr. Dubois, who has just been nominated candidate for a post at the Tribunal.
Folder 147
Quinette asks Mr. Dumont to let Mr. Moisson know that he has received the letter.
Folder 148
Garat states that "his Majesty" may have doubts on his sincerity and loyalty, but he explains why that should not be the case.
Folder 149
Lindet explains the legal situation that involves Mr. Legendre and assures him that he will receive his money.
Folder 150
Vansittart compliments the Count and informs him that he will not be able to meet with him because of business.
Folder 151
Count De Croy explains the situation of the young Jochaud-Verdiere and hopes to find a place for him in the government school.
Folder 152
The Baron thanks Mr. St. Crieg for his letter and recommends Mr. Baussy for a position.
Folder 153
The Count gives his signature as well as the Secretary General's in order to prove the authenticity of the document.
Folder 154
Joubert thanks the Count for his help with Mr. De La Grange and recommends Mr. d'Esparbay for a position.
Folder 155
In Latin
Folder 156
Baron Mechin explains that the list he had sent previously had not changed.
Folder 157
Conyere-Hamelinek would like to fix the mistake he had previously made and recommends his brother to Mr. Collin
Folder 158
Baron Richard asks for the opportunity to work with Count Bergon.
Folder 159
Joubert addresses his letter to HRH the Emperor Napoleon, expressing his gratitude for his past favors, but also explaining that his new position is a loss of dignity and requests a medal of honor in order to regain his dignity.
Folder 160
Amabert requests with emergency a job for Mr. Director General who no longer has work.
Folder 161
Henrion writes to the Baron explaining that his Royal Highness (probably Napoleon) has agreed to allow Sergent Major Kollarsk to be re-evaluated by the request of the Prince of Schwarzenberg.
Folder 162
Dreux-Breze thanks M. de la Bouisse for his letter and sends him a book.
Folder 163
Jaucourt explains to the addressee that the King (Louis XVIII) has ordered to pay him a provisional pension of 6000 francs per year for his services.
Folder 164
Frenier recommends a certain "Bernard" for a job
Folder 165
Dambray, Chancellor of France under Louis XVIII, explains to the Count that S. Bannenberger, Protestant Minister in Vendenheim, has to pay a certain sum for committing a minor crime.
Folder 166
The Marquis de Beurnonville reiterates his request for his nephew, Mr. Etienne Martin de Beurnonville, to receive the title of Baron.
Folder 167
The Marquis de Jaucourt asks the Baron for an answer to a question posed months before.
Folder 168
Cadudal asks Mrs. De Brecy about a job for Mr. Le Frotter
Folder 169
De Brest explains that his mother is sick and requests Mr. Pierquint to write to le Marquis (we do not have his name)
Folder 170
The Baron asks the minister to give him permission for (?)
Folder 171
Barante explains why he did not take the post of minister in Denmark when it was offered to him.
Folder 172
Barbier informs Mr. Peuchet that the author of the book mentionned is Innocent Gentillod and is qualified as an "anti-Macchiavel".
Folder 173
Constant proposes to add an article to the regulations
Folder 175
The Duke of York presents his compliments to De Beu(?)
Folder 176
Du Muy compliments Mr. Cavillier on his workmanship.
Folder 177
Miss Dionis explains that Mardi Gras is not a good meeting day
Folder 180
Chateauneuf explains that he will continue to publish his work on Napoleon Bonaparte in London, and asks his addressee to copy the names of all of the subscribers and place it where others can see
Folder 181
Bouilly explains that he has received what was sent to him.
Folder 182
Brun de Viller explains that the young person he recommended when staying in Paris is ill at the moment, but the addressee of the letter should not lose interest in him.
Folder 184
The letter discusses the literary contest that took place in 1793 and the poems received by the Royal Academy of Sciences, Literature and Art in Lyon.
Folder 185
Camperone requests a dozen pamphlets from Mr. Mafey
Folder 189
The Duc of Doubeauville suggests to the Count that his relative should become prefect now that the prefect of Charente has resigned.
Folder 190
The Duc of Plaisance recommends Mr. De Tremont for the position of prefect of the Vosges region.
Folder 191
Desfourneaux explains that he has not reviewed he letters yet
Folder 193
The Minister informs John Spencer Smith that he has received the list of works and is willing to dedicated a few to him.
Folder 194
2. Manuscripts without the Bibliotheca Lindesiana bookplate, 1767-1863
Series includes manuscripts and engravings, chiefly of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods, that do not bear the "Bibliotheca Lindesiana" bookplate. These materials may have been part of Lindsay's collection or may have been merged with the collection by a later owner. For the most part, there are no transcripts of these manuscripts.
Arranged chonologically.
A letter stating that a marriage has been accepted and the King (Louis XV) has allowed the groom to contact him.
Folder 198
Beaufort writes to the Tribunal expressing his thoughts on an event that took place in Parlement.
Folder 200
Prince Talleyrand writes to Duportuis (?), who must be a caretaker of his house, since he asks him to fill the icebox with ice as soon as it hails.
Folder 201
The Prince thanks M. Duton for the New Year wishes.
Folder 201
Signed by officials, witnesses, and Miss Corregeoles.
Folder 202
One letter is addressed to Perregaux
Folder 203
Elgin asks M. Perregaux to send a sum of twelve thousand Francs, and attaches a letter written by "Milady".
Folder 205
Marec discusses a law passed by the legislative branch to establish a new court.
Folder 206
Rovigo informs the Duc de Bassano that his interactions will remain the same as they were with his predecessor.
Folder 208
The Countess writes to her daughter in order to calm her down; she seems to be tormented however her mother explains that only God can protect them.
Folder 209
The Marquis de Lafayette expresses thanks for the letter from M. Jullien, and agrees to meet with him the following day.
Folder 211
Historical Note
James Ludovic Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford and 9th Earl of Balcarres, was a British astronomer, politician, and noted collector of books and manuscripts. Lindsay inherited a considerable library from his father, but during his lifetime he assembled the Bibliotheca Lindesiana, one of the largest private libraries of the nineteenth century. In the 1880s, Lindsay’s fortunes suffered and he was forced to sell much of his rare book library, although he continued to collect proclamations, broadsides, and manuscripts of the French Revolutionary era. After Lindsay’s death, his heirs auctioned off most of what remained of his collections, including his French manuscripts.
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Names
- Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1777-1825
- Antraigues, Emmanuel-Henri-Louis Alexandre de Launay, comte d’, 1753-1812
- Alquier, Charles Jean-Marie, 1752-1826
- Azéma, Michel, 1752-1827
- Brissac, Augustin-Marie-Paul-Pétronille-Timoléon de Cossé, duc de, 1775-1848
- Chabot, Georges Antoine, 1758-1819
- Caprara, Giovanni Battista, 1733-1810
- Crawford, James Ludovic Lindsay, Earl of, 1847-1913
- Crawford, James Ludovic Lindsay, Earl of, 1847-1913
- Chazaud, Jean-François-Simon, 1747-1818
- Chasset, Charles Antoine, 1745-1824
- Delaunay, Pierre-Marie, 1755-1814
- Decrès, Denis, duc, 1761-1820
- Debry, Jean-Antoine-Joseph, 1760-1834
- Dauchy, Luc-Jacques-Edouard, 1757-1817
- François de Neufchâteau, Nicolas Louis, comte, 1750-1828
- Fourcroy, Antoine-François de, comte, 1755-1809
- Fleurieu, C. P. Claret (Charles Pierre Claret), comte de, 1738-1810
- Guyton de Morveau, Louis-Bernard, 1737-1816
- Grégoire, Henri, 1750-1831
- Gleizal, Claude, 1761-1833
- Hardy, Antoine-François, 1748-1823
- Jaucourt, Arnail François, 1757-1852
- Jourdan, Jean-Baptiste, 1762-1833
- Julien, Jean, 1750-1828
- Loisel, Pierre, ca. 1750-1812
- Lepelletier de Saint-Fargeau, Félix, 1769-1837
- Lequinio, J. M. (Joseph Marie), 1755-1813
- Ladoucette, J. C. F. (Jean Charles François), baron de, 1772-1848
- Leckie, Gould Francis
- Mailhe, Jean-Baptiste, 1754-1834
- Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
- Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873
- Pellissier, Denis-Marie, 1765-1821
- Quinette, Nicolas Marie, 1762-1821
- Royou, Jacques-Corentin, 1745?-1828
- Rouyer, Jean Pascal, 1761-1819
- Roederer, P.-L. (Pierre-Louis), 1754-1835
- Rousseau, Jean, 1738-1812
- Ramel de Nogaret, Dominique-Vincent, 1760-1829
- Richard, Joseph-Etienne, 1761-1834
- Sussy, Jean-Baptiste Collin, comte de, 1750-1826
- Saurine, Jean-Pierre, 1733-1813
- Tallien, Jean-Lambert, 1767-1820
- Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838
- Treilhard, M., (Jean-Baptiste), 1742-1810
- Villemanzy, Jacques-Pierre Orillard, comte de, 1751-1830
- Vansittart, George, 1745-1825
- Walpole, Robert, 1736-1810
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Provenance
The James Ludovic Lindsay collection of French manuscripts were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1960.
Processing Information
Processed by Sophia Durand and Noah Huffman, December 2011
Encoded by Noah Huffman, December 2011
Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 1960-0141 and 1960-0175