Charles Maurice de TALLEYRAND (1754-1838). L.A.S., Hyères January 24 [1826?], to Count de Villeneuve; 1page in-4 (window mount). "Although I am still with you, [...] for when one is in Provence one is always with Messieurs de Villeneuve, I do not want to leave the department you govern with such paternal skill, without thanking you for all the marks of benevolence you have given us. I left Marseille with regret; I spent three months there in the gentlest atmosphere. Thanks to you, nothing that disturbs well-being penetrates there"... He asks you to "remind him of the people who have shown me kindness", including the Viscount de Castellane...