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Stéphanie de BEAUHARNAIS, princesse de BADE (1789-1860)...

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Stéphanie de BEAUHARNAIS, princesse de BADE (1789-1860) grand-cousin of Joséphine, she married the prince of Bade; she is said to be the mother of Gaspard Hauser. L.A.S. "Stéphanie", Düsseldorf December 23 [1852?], to a "dear Marquis"; 1 1/2 pages in-8 with her crowned cipher. She is very touched that he has not forgotten her despite all the events the Marquis is going through, and thanks him for sending her sweets... She rejoices at the return of the Empire: "You must be pleased with everything that is happening, we of the Old Empire are happy to see it emerging from its ruins, young, brilliant, and I hope, well founded, I wish for its duration and for everything that can contribute to the happiness of our dear Emperor"...