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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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The Duke of Otranto accepts appointment as Governor of Rome from Napoleon, expressing regret at leaving his role as Minister of General Police. On June 3, 1810, the Duke of Rovigo is appointed as his successor in Paris.
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"SIRE,
I accept the Government of Rome, to which your Majesty has the goodness to appoint me, in recompence for the feeble services which I have been happy enough to render you.
I ought not, however, to conceal that I experience a very painful sensation in removing from you. I lose, at once, the happiness and the information which I daily derived from conversing with you.
If any thing can alleviate this regret, it is the reflection that, upon this occasion, by my absolute resignation to your Majesty's pleasure, I give you the strongest proof of my unbounded devotion towards your person.
I am, with the most profound respect, Sire, your Imperial and Royal Majesty's most humble and most obedient Servant, and faithful Subject,
(Signed)
The Duke of OTRANTO."
Paris, June 8, 1810.
By a Decree of the 3d instant, his Majesty has appointed the Duke of Rovigo successor to the Duke of Otranto, as Minister of General Police.
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Paris
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June 3 To June 8, 1810
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duke of otranto appointed to government of rome; duke of rovigo appointed as minister of general police.
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The Duke of Otranto writes a letter accepting his appointment to the Government of Rome as a reward for services, expressing regret at leaving the Emperor's presence. By decree of June 3, 1810, the Duke of Rovigo is appointed as his successor in the Ministry of General Police.