HENRI V, comte de CHAMBORD (1820-1883). L.A.S., Venice March 3, 1855, to Alfred Nettement (1805-1869, monarchist publicist); 2pages in-8. On the Crimean War. He thanks Nettement for his new work, which he will read "with as much eagerness and satisfaction as the previous ones, knowing full well that it is your unshakeable devotion to the cause of France that has inspired it [...]. I can see from your reflections on the events unfolding before our eyes that, admiring as we do the heroic conduct of our valiant soldiers, you also regret as we do that so much bravery displayed in battle, so much blood spilled, so much suffering so courageously endured, were not for a better cause and for the true interests of the country"...