HISTORY - SAY Léon (1826 - 1896) - Autograph letter signed

Grandson of Jean-Baptiste. Member of Parliament, Prefect of the Seine, Finance Minister eight times, Senator, Ambassador, President of the Senate. Académie française in 1886.
Autograph letter signed and dated lundi 29.07.1879: "…au concours de déclamation lyrique qui a lieu mercredi…".