Hugh Legare ALS

HUGH LEGARE (1797-1843) American lawyer and politician. Legare served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and also founded and edited the Southern Review. In addition, he also served as a Congressman, Secretary of State ad interim and Attorney General of the United States. Autograph Letter, in French, Signed, "H.S. Legare." Two pages, 4 7/8" x 7 5/8". No place. 1834. Usual folds. Some light fading of text at left edge. Overall Very Fine.