TOCQUEVILLE Alexis de (1805-1859) [AF 1841, 18e f]. - Lot 220

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TOCQUEVILLE Alexis de (1805-1859) [AF 1841, 18e f]. - Lot 220
TOCQUEVILLE Alexis de (1805-1859) [AF 1841, 18e f]. L.A.S. "Alexis de Tocqueville", April 18, 1841, to Stéphen de LA MADELAINE; 2 pages in-8, address. Interesting political letter. He promises to recommend him to VILLEMAIN, but his influence is limited: "I am in the opposition and in an opposition that one does not hope to silence by good offices. The ministers know well that I am neither a violent enemy, nor an adversary who can be brought back except by changing their own policy. That is the worst situation with them. The strongest opposition, when it leaves hopes, is often a chance to follow. It is often given more than dedication. But an opposition like mine leads to nothing". Moreover, he has the fault with Villemain "to have been strongly linked with him and not to have wanted, in spite of that, to associate me with his fortune". He cannot therefore promise anything
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