French educator (1752-1822) and lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette before and during the French Revolution. Partly-printed DS, in French, one page, 8 x 12.25, December 16, 1808. To the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor, document reads, in full (translated): "I have the honor of forwarding to Your Excellency an account of the young ladies who have been enrolled in the Imperial Napoleon House from Oct. 21 to December 11, 1808, inclusive." In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, pencil notation to bottom edge, and scattered toning and soiling.
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