Eugène DE BEAUHARNAIS (1781-1824) son of Empress Josephine, Viceroy of Italy. L.A., this 28 [December 1820?, to Etienne Soulange-Bodin] and P.A. from the latter, Pensions, 1821; title and 6 pages in-fol. (slight wetness). "I am sending you back your last work. I am incensed by the explanation that took place and especially by the way it ended. I didn't think you were such a good diplomat. However, you should avoid the meetings of Figaro. We will explain ourselves later"... Soulange-Bodin drew up the "State of Pensions for 1821", with the holders, the amount, the sums paid or remaining to be paid. The first holders are the Marquis de Beauharnais, Count Méjan, Rose Tascher... It is noted: "The remainder of the year will be paid through the intermediary of Gal Triaire, with whom I have a current account, & on the presentation of my commitment, at the end of October, subscribed in favor of Mr Méjan, to facilitate his liberation at the time of his departure from Paris. He will undoubtedly come to an agreement with Mr. D'Arnay, for the continuation of these same engagements"... Attached are 28 letters and documents, 1821-1828, concerning the death of Prince Eugene, his succession, the goods and financial interests of the ducal house of Leuchtenberg: minutes of letters, letters and documents of Louis Eisenmenger, the baron d'Arnay, Soulange-Bodin, and a long note "on the claim of Mr. Duveyrier against Prince Eugene...