Description
Autograph letter signed, one page - also addressed verso of integral leaf (with red wax seal), 4,5 x 6,5 inch - affixed on a slightly larger sheet, 30.06.1784, in French, to his friend "Monsieur de la Jumelliere" - concerning a gold coin ("Louis") that he requires, written and signed in dark ink "Mirabeau fils", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a picture of Comte de Mirabeau (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with seal remnants, slightly torn to the right edge, a small area of paper loss to one corner of the integral leaf, and scattered mild signs of wear - in fine condition.
"Mon cher ami, je m`adresse à vous comme à mon plus proche croisin pour avoir un Louis que je vous [...] ce soir en allant souper chez vous, et mème à une heure si vous en aurez [...]; mais il me faut sur le champ, mon bon ami; au rester j`en aurai ce soir à votre service/. Mirabeau fils
le 30 juin 1784"
Translated:
"My dear friend, I am addressing you as my closest crusader for a Louis that I will [...] this evening when I go to supper at your house, or even at one o'clock if you [...]; but I need it immediately, my good friend; moreover, I will also have something for you this evening/. Mirabeau fils
June 30, 1784"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) French writer, orator, statesman and a prominent figure of the early stages of the French Revolution.
Year of Birth: 1749
Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau, was a French revolutionary leader and orator during the late 18th century. Born on March 9, 1749, in Bignon, France, Mirabeau was the son of a nobleman and a courtier in the French royal court.
Despite his aristocratic background, Mirabeau quickly became known for his liberal and radical views, advocating for political and social reform in France. He was a prolific writer and speaker, and his powerful rhetoric helped to inspire the French Revolution.
In 1789, Mirabeau was elected as a deputy to the Estates-General, where he quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the National Assembly. He was a key player in drafting the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, a seminal document in the history of human rights.
However, Mirabeau's political career was not without controversy. He was known for his shifting allegiances and his willingness to compromise his principles for personal gain. Despite these flaws, Mirabeau was a charismatic and influential leader who played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of the French Revolution.
Tragically, Mirabeau's life was cut short when he died suddenly on April 2, 1791, at the age of 42. Despite his untimely death, Mirabeau's legacy as a revolutionary thinker and leader lives on, inspiring generations of activists and reformers to fight for social justice and equality.
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