CADET de GASSICOURT (Charles-Louis). 1769-1821.... - Lot 69 - FW Auction

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CADET de GASSICOURT (Charles-Louis). 1769-1821.... - Lot 69 - FW Auction
CADET de GASSICOURT (Charles-Louis). 1769-1821. Pharmacist of the Emperor. 4 Aut. letter signed to M. Damin. 1807-1811. 5 pp. in-12 and 1 ½ pp. in-4, Cadet's letterhead "pharmacist ordinary of S.M. the Emperor and King", addresses on the reverse, stamp. About the literary compositions of his correspondent and friend, giving in passing news of his campaign: 1807: after inviting him to dinner to discuss his health, he tells him that he does not have the recipe for what that you call Franklin's potion (Tronchin). Send it to me and I will have it made if I think it is suitable for November 1809 : I reread with new pleasure your Ode to Peace, which I consider to be the most elegant work that has come from your pen. He thanks him for his remembrance and his friendship. I have just arrived from Vienna where I had the advantage of accompanying the Emperor. I followed him to the battles of Essling, Wagram and of Znaïm and I saw how much S.M. was worthy of the Pindar songs (...). He gave M. de Salverte the copies copies intended for him and for the chancellor of the University, etc. 1810: he sends him his best wishes and takes the opportunity to send him a copy of to send him a copy of my Gastronomic Course, a little debauchery of the pen which your indulgence will forgive me indulgence will forgive me (...). 1811 : he received with pleasure the two beautiful volumes that he knew in part; Your style is like your character, full of gentleness and kindness. Your descriptions have a lot of freshness freshness and a colouring that you have not taken from the palette of Chateaubrillant [sic]. Your morals are sweet and pure and while loving the work, one is forced to esteem the author (...).
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