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Marquis Astolphe de Custine Letters to Comtesse Merlin, 1836-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of 273 letters, most of which are from French aristocrat, writer, and socialite Marquis Astolphe de Custine to his close friend, María de las Mercedes Santa Cruz y Montalvo, comtesse de Merlin. Reflecting on a myriad of topics, Custine's letters offer insight into the political, intellectual, social, and cultural happenings in Europe during a time of great change while also providing insight into his own character.

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