Manuscript Document Signed, in French, two pages 8vo, La Chtre, April 21, 1853 (?).
SAND, GEORGES (Amandine Aurore Lucile Dupin, Baroness Dudevant) (1804-76). French novelist and feminist. She was linked romantically with Alfred de Musset (summer 1833 March 1834) and Frdric Chopin (1837 1847). Later in life, she corresponded with Gustave Flaubert; despite their obvious differences in temperament and aesthetic preference, they eventually became close friends.
An intriguing document related to her property and how it should be handled. I the undersigned Lucile-Aurore-Amantine Dupin, wife of Mr. Franois Casimir Dudevant, proprietor, residing in Nohant, township of Nohant-Vicq (Indre). I declare the appointment of Mr. Denis FAUVEAU, clog maker at La Planche in the township of Vic, as guard of my rural and forest properties, located in the townships of Nohant-Vicq, Vic, Montgiroux and Saint Chartier, district of La Chtre. I give him power to report on all contraventions and crimes committed on the properties, with an obligation for him to get approved by the competent authorities and to take the oath demanded by law. Sand signed with a rare form of her signature, Aurore Dupin, sp. Dudevant. The letter continues in another hand. We, reporting to the Prefect for the district of La Chtre- In light of the request, above- In light of the law dated 3 Brumaire (October 25) year 4 (1797) and article 117 of the land law- In light of a certificate of good life and morals of Mr. Denis Fauveau, clog maker residing at la grande planche, township of Nohant Vicqfrom which it is established that he is older then twenty five Item 1. The aforementioned Denis Fauveau is acknowledged as private guard of the rural and forest properties that Mrs. Lucile-Aurore-Amantine Dupin, wife of Mr. Franois Casimir Dudevant, proprietor, residing in Nohand-Vicq, owns in said township as well as in those of Montgiroux and Saint Chartier. Item 2. The appointed guard may not start in his functions until he has taken the oath requested by law in front of the local court. In the delivery of his functions, the guard is authorized to carry a saber and a spear that may not exceed one meter in length. Signed,Andr Lachasse, Vice-Prefect at La Chtre. (Item ID: 1490)
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Personal and official documents signed by Sand are rare, and this document signed, Aurore Dupin, sp. Dudevant is especially attractive and relevant to her living at Nohant. An outstanding document.
