Nicolas Changarnier Autograph

Autograph letter signed, two pages (both sides), 7,75 x 11,75 inch, Paris, 26.03.1876, in French, to an unnamed correspondent - concerning a newspaper report that he had contracted the flu in the salons of His Majesty the King of Hanover, written and signed in black ink "Changarnier", with intersecting letter folds, and a tear (1,25 inch) to the right edge (text unaffected) - in fine condition.

In parts:
"Si les journaux, qui prétendent tout savoir, disent que la Grippe a saisi le général Changarnier  dans les salons de Sa Majesté le Roi de Hanovre, ils se trompent comme cela leur wrrive souvent.
J`ai la grippe, acquise je ne sais où et accompagnée d`une fièvre qui en hâtera, dit-on, la guérison.
Provicoirement, elle me retient chez moi. 
J`ai l`honneur de prier l`aide-de-camp de service de vouloir bien déposer, aux pieds de Sa Majesté le Roi de Hanovre l`expression de mon profond regret [...]"

Translated:
"If the newspapers, which claim to know everything, say that General Changarnier has contracted the flu in the salons of His Majesty the King of Hanover, they are mistaken, as often happens to them.
I have the flu, acquired I know not where, and accompanied by a fever which, it is said, will hasten my recovery.
For the time being, it keeps me at home.
I have the honor of requesting the aide-de-camp on duty to kindly lay at the feet of His Majesty the King of Hanover the expression of my profound regret [...]"