Marie Louise of Parma Letter Signed

Austrian archduchess (1791-1847) who was Napoleon Bonaparte's second wife and, as such, Empress of the French from 1810 to 1814; she then reigned as Duchess of Parma from 1814 until her death. LS in French, signed “Marie Louise,” one page, 8 x 10, November 12, 1814. Untranslated letter to her uncle Ferdinand I, the King of the Two Sicilies, condoling him on the death of his wife, Queen Maria Carolina of Austria. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.