Maria Kirkpalrick, Countess de MONTIJO (1794-1879) mother of Empress Eugénie, great friend of Mérimée. L.S., Madrid December 25, 1867, to Princess Charles of Prussia; 4pages in-8 in her cipher. She sends her best wishes to him and his "Auguste Famille. I shall not fail to let the Empress know of your affection for her"...