[ Alfred D'Orsay, Count D'Orsay, French dandy. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('A. d'Orsay') to his attorney 'Du Pasquier' [J. M. Du Pasquier], touching on his financial embarrassment and his bust of the Duke of Wellington.

4pp., 8vo. Bifolium. In very good condition, lightly-aged. Neatly placed with a windowpane mount onto a leaf of cream paper. Writing within a year of his demise, D'Orsay begins by defending himself to his attorney: 'My Dear Du Pasquier | You received my letter yesterday about Mousley. I could not act otherwise, and even I have no right to complain when a man is losing more than 5000 by me, to find fault that he did not send me £1300. I am astonished that you are so severe. I am sorry that you will not give your assistance in this affair. Do as you like. I said to Mousley that I would not act without you, now you release me of my word, I have written to him that I will sign the Deed when he chooses.' He now turns to 'Simonnet', who has drawn a cheque on Pasquier without notice, as he is 'embarrassed in his affairs'. Regarding a 'difference in the account' he explains: 'You do not calculate, the Models, of the Queen, and the Wellington and Lions, which are still in his hands, and which are belonging to you, when you call for them.' The 'Second Wellington' has arrived at the custom house and is 'much better, according to your taste, as it is done au R and you are wrong not to take it, as I am sure the Duke would take one. - The head is admirable. ' he asks if Pasquier 'had the Reins & & of the Queen changed by Matifal. You ought if it is not done. - The End of all this, will be that I will be obliged to buy all these things you refuse from Simonnet - Thats Comfortable for me!!' The letter continues with a reference to 'Reid's business', 'Davis' and 'Ford': 'Yes they can annoy me here, not arresting my person, but make Trials, and possibly obtain judgment to sell my Effects, and if one English Creditor begun, [sic] there is no reason why others would not go on.' He consequently asks him to do all he can 'with Morel'. He concludes with a reference to a 'Nephew' who is 'in London to bring me back the powder'.