MIRABEAU, Honoré Gabriel Riqueti (1749-1791). Autograph letter to Monsieur de Chamfort de l'Academie Française', n.p. [England], 4 February 1785, writing when very disconsolate at the absence of his mistress (Sophie Monnier), 'l'absence de ma douce compagne que vous aurez embrassée avant de lire cette lettre', to ask Chamfort to arrange an introduction to the Comte of Dalmas in Martinique for William Manning, to whom Mirabeau was recommended by Monsieur Franklin; elaborating on his unhappiness, and his father's hardness towards him, and referring again to Sophie Monnier, 'cette âme est d'un ordre supérieur par la tendresse, la delicatesse et la bonté' 2 pages, 4to. -- MONNIER, Marie Therese de Ruffey, (known as 'Sophie', 1754-1789). Autograph letter signed to Mirabeau n.p., 21 August n.y., on the problems of sending and receiving letters, referring to persons or places by initial, confirming her love for him, mentioning her husband, subscribing herself affectionately 'ta Sophie Gabriel', 2¼ pages, 4to; ('pour Gabriel' inscribed in corner of verso of 2nd leaf); together with a letter by Victor Riqueti, Marquis de Mirabeau (1715-1789, father of Honoré Gabriel), and a letter by the doctor who carried out the post-mortem examination on him in 1791; together with two letters by Mirabeau's sister, Madame de Cabris, and an engraving of his funeral. Mirabeau, imprisoned for the seduction of the young wife of the Marquis de Monnier, was released in 1780, and for several years made a tenuous living living in England, from his writings. He returned to France in 1785. LAFAYETTE, Marie Joseph Gilbert Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834). Autograph letter signed to M. Alexandre d'Arblay, La Grange, 31 October 1832, acknowledging a letter and regretting he was unable to see his correspondent, fondly remembering him and hoping to see him soon, ½ page, 4to, integral address leaf (repaired). DUMOURIEZ, Charles François Duperier (1739-1823, General). Autograph letter signed (with initials) to Monsieur Lavalette de Fortier, n.p. [England], 26 February 1816, arguing that the need for expatriation is over, the monarchy is restored, and there is a need for considerable capital to settle in England, 3 pages, 4to, address panel. Dumouriez defected to the Austrians in April 1793 and was exiled first in Germany and from 1803 in England. (9)