Lot 54
Talleyrand, Charles-Maurice de -- Document Signed as French Foreign Minister Under Napoleon. (1754-1838) French laicized bishop, politician, and diplomat who served during the regime of Louis XVI, during the French Revolution, under Napoleon, Louis XVIII, and Louis-Philippe. Document signed as French Foreign Minister, one page, 7 x 8", in French, Paris, 28 fructidor year 10 (Sept. 15, 1802). Talleyrand certifies that the signature of citizen Champagny is authentic. With Talleyrand's stamp as Minister of Foreign Relations, numerous other signatures and stamp of the French Embassy in Vienna. Matted and framed to 19½ x 20¼". Talleyrand became known to Americans when he demanded a bribe (among other conditions) to meet with American envoys sent by President John Adams in an attempt to negotiate and calm war sentiment caused by France's seizure of American merchant ships. Called the XYZ Affair, it precipitated an undeclared naval war between the United States and France (1798-1800) called the Quasi-War. Estimate Value $400 - UP
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