^Lot 323 Napoleon III

President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire (1808–1873). Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, March 8, 1871. Letter written during his imprisonment at Wilhemshohe castle after being captured at the Battle of Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War. He was deposed as Emperor by the National Assembly at Bordeaux one week prior to writing this letter. Matted and framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 12.25. A central vertical and horizontal fold, toning from adhesive remnants to each of the top corners and the text and signature a shade or two light, but completely legible, otherwise fine condition.