Henri d'Orléans, duc d'AUMALE (1822-1897) fils... Lot n° 1

3 L.A.S. and 1 L.S., Algiers and Claremont 1847-1850, to the commandant, then Colonel Henry FERAY, plus a minute's reply from FERAY; 9 pages and a quarter in-4 or in-8 (a mourning), a Government General of Algeria heading. Cabinet. Algiers November 11, 1847. He did not wait for the royal signature to congratulate him. "You would be appointed to the 3rd Afr. fighters, replacing Lt Colonel Forton who would himself replace Mr Walsin at the 2nd Spahis, who was promoted to Colonel...". Algiers November 25, 1847. Generals Changarnier and de Saint-Arnaud gave their assent to the choice of Feray for the command of the cercle de Ténès, now vacant. "But I do not want to fill it by appointing you without knowing if there are any reasons that would make you wish not to receive this destination "... [Claremont] June 12, 1849. On the sudden death, of cholera, of Marshal BUGEAUD, Feray's father-in-law: "I have just learned of the dreadful blow that has just taken from France one of its most illustrious children, from the army its most valiant leader, from the order its most courageous defender! [...] If anything could make me feel the bitterness of exile, it was not being able to shake the hand of my old General once again! "»... - Feray's reply: "France has lost a good citizen, but you, my Prince, have lost a friend. The marshal had enjoyed like a father your success and glory; he suffered likewise from the unjust exile imposed on you "... Claremont 10 September 1850. Thanks, after the death of his father: "the regrets which all good men surround the memory of the King are the best consolation for our sorrow. The Queen also asks you to express to Marshal Bugeaud how much she is touched by the part she is taking in his suffering, and to assure her of her affectionate feelings...". 4 L.A.S. was joined at Feray by Louis d'Orléans, Duke of NEMOURS (Saint Leonards on the Sea 12 June 1849), General Christian-Léon DUMAS (Saint Leonards on the Sea 13 June 1849), Count A