KLEMENS VON METTERNICH(1773-1859) Austrian statesman; the brilliant, powerful and iron-willed Chancellor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire under the elderly Francis I, and after, under his mad, weak nephew Ferdinand I; controlled Austria's foreign policies for some 40 years. Scarce L.S. "Metternich" 1p. legal folio, Vienna, Sept. 22, 1812, to the Comte de Zeppelin in French, in part: "...I received with pleasure and interest your letter...in which you asked me to take part in the nomination of the Minister of State of Cabinet and external relations of S. M. the King of Waremberg. Please...accept my thanks...". Wear at top margin, well clear of text. Boldly signed and very good condition.