Charles André POZZO DI BORGO (1764-1842) Corsican deputy, op - Lot 400

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Charles André POZZO DI BORGO (1764-1842) Corsican deputy, op - Lot 400
Charles André POZZO DI BORGO (1764-1842) Corsican deputy, opponent of Napoleon, he entered Russian service and became a diplomat. L.A.S., Florence March 5/17, 1821, to a Russian minister; 1page in-4. Interesting letter on the Revolution in Turin. ... "The Revolution has been accomplished in Turin. The loyal troops not having been sufficiently supported, those who had proclaimed the rebellion imposed it on the King, who rather than accept the constitution they wanted to prescribe gave his resignation in favor of the Duke of Genevois, and left with his family for Nice after having named the Prince of Carignan Regent. The Duke, who is fortunately in Modene, instead of supporting the rebels, has decided against them. Following his orders, the Novare garrison closed the gates to the insurgents, and even repelled their attacks"...
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