Italian statesman (1806-1864). Autograph letter signed. Turin. 15.06.1850. 8vo. 1½ pp. on bifolium.
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To Eugène de la Rive about the recent death of his father, the politician Michele Benso di Cavour (1781-1850), hoping he may have rejoined his late mother and son Augusto in the afterlife. Cavor looks forward to visiting de la Rive in two months, reassuring him that his father was very fond of him and frequently spoke of his visit the past year. He sends regards to de la Rive's wife and their cousins, mentioning the poor emotional state of his daughter Giuseppina: "Après 29 jours de cruelles souffrances, mon père vient il y a trois ou quatre heures de rendre l'âme à son créateur.