ZAKREVSKY ARSENY: (1783-1865) Russian Statesman and Minister of the Interior 1828-31 under Nicholas I. Two very ...

ZAKREVSKY ARSENY: (1783-1865) Russian Statesman and Minister of the Interior 1828-31 under Nicholas I. Two very interesting A.L.S., Count A. Zakrevsky, in Cyrillic, six pages, 8vo, Moscow, 13th January 1854, to Count Nikolai Alexeevich Orlov, in Cyrillic. On a letter bearing a blind embossed seal to the upper left corner, Zakrevsky thanks his correspondent for his letters dated early January, and states in part `..I wish your father good health, safe trip and complete success for the delight of the Sovereign and the benefit of Russia. Negotiation is particularly difficult when time to act has come. Judging by the order of Fanton, I already imagine what they mean. To make the Christian subjects of Porte to rise up. But when taking this last measure, it is necessary to think what will happen to these people afterwards.´ further saying `Putting an end to the Turkish sovereignty in Europe will complicate even more the already irresolvable Eastern problem. I prise your father because he did not take you with him, but believe me, not everyone would appreciate his sensitiveness. I am thankful to you for Kukolnik´s play. I did not have time to read Pogodnik´s notes.´ and further again concludes `Together with Kamenev, send me his passport. I will personally examine it and destroy it. I won´t order the investigation of Kamenev´s actions according to your wish..´ A letter of good content. With blank integral leaf. Together with a second A.L.S., Count A. Zakrevsky, in Cyrillic, three pages, 8vo, Moscow, 9th May 1853, to Count Nikolai Alexeevich, in Cyrillic. Zakrevsky responds to his correspondent´s letter and states `My health, thank God, is improving. We have rainy days, and I won't be able to go to Ivanovka for few days. Cholera has increased after holidays because of the wet and bad weather. Write to me in your free time, and notify me about you Mother's health. I am extremely sorry for your father who is left totally alone..´ The second letter is accompanied by the original envelopes in Zakrevsky´s hand. Overall minor age wear, otherwise VG, 2 £100-150 Prince Nikolai Alexeievich Orlov (1827-1885) Russian Diplomatist and author Kukolnik Nestor (1809-1868) Russian writer and playwright. Most remembered for his contribution to the libretto of the first Russian opera A Life for the tsar, by Mikhail Glinka, 1836.