[ Autographs ] JEAN BAPTISTE CHAMPAGNY (1756 - 1834) French statesmancalled out of retirement by Napoleon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, negotiated the annexation of the Papal States and the abdication of Charles IV. Scarce A.L.S. "Champagny duc de Cadore", 1p. 8vo., Paris, Mar. 14, 1811, in which he mentions the arrival of the captains of theAmerican ships Chance and Clio who seek permission for the entry of their vessels to Paris. Fine.