Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Napoleonic Marshal (1774–1852) and tutor to Napoleon II (Duke of Reichstadt). Two items: a manuscript DS, in French, endorsed by de Marmont (translated), “Seen by us, General-in-Chief of the Imperial Army Marshal and Duke of Ragusa,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.75, Salamanca, March 21, 1812. DS of General Jean-Pierre Bechaud, Officer of the Legion of Honor, killed in action in Spain, Feb. 21, 1814. Citations for seven officers of the 66th Regiment, including his brother François, to be awarded the Legion of Honor. The citations provide vivid combat details. In part (translated): “Bechaud: two heroic acts…Oporto…where he repulsed and routed an English column…Rodrigo…where he directed the attack and capture of the Bishop’s house…Portier…in command of 72 men…he was attacked at Pedroso del Rey by guerrillas who outnumbered him 3 to 1…he fought valiantly, killed many of the enemy’s men and horses.” ALS, in French, signed, “Duc de Ragusa,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, July 2, 1842. Letter to physicist Andreas von Ettingshausen, thanking him for supplying scientific instruments, specifically a hygrometric thermometer, which he discusses in scientific detail. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds to both, some foxing to the upper left of the document, and light paper loss to the second integral page of the letter from the wax seal.
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