An undated holographic letter written sometime after 1784 by Antoine-François Gauthier des Orcières (1752-1838) with his signature. It is addressed to the famous General Claude Carra St. Cyr (1756-1834) and has his signature underneath as member of the War Department. Claude Carra St. Cyr had participated in the US Revolutionary.....
A letter written by Nicolas Chambon de Montaux (1748-1826) and signed 'Chambon'. He was the First Physicians of the army, inspector of military hospitals and a member of Société royale de médecine. He produced several publications which achieved great popularity among his contemporaries. Some slight age toning to the edges.....
Savoy: Printed by T. N. for Henry Herringman, 1678. iv, 734p, [17]. Contemporary calf. Boards ruled in blind. Second edition with an added table. Enrico Caterino Davila (1576 - 1631) was an Italian historian and diplomat. First printed in 1630, followed by Paris 1644 and frequently reprinted and translated. Lowndes.....
Paris: Imprimerie De Lottin, 1791. Unbound. 8p. Two folio leaves folded. Untrimmed edges. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
A holographic letter written on one side of the page by Étienne Clavière (1735 - 1793) a Swiss-born French financier and politician of the French Revolution. Its addressed to Ministre des Contributions Publiques and addresses saltpeter for the artillery on behalf of the Minister of War. A rather fresh clean.....
A holographic documents drafted by the Committe of Public Safety concerning the return of Louis-Auguste Quentin Colliette. The document is handwritten on both sides of the page with the printed text "Extrait de registre des arretes du Comite de Salut Public" on top of the page. Some toning along the.....
1795. A holographic document addressing a decree relating to citizen Auguste Fortunes Delaurit signed by seven different members of the committee. A fresh clean document written on one side of a folded folio page with some marginal browning along the edges. Image available upon request. Folio - over 12" -.....
1793. A holographic document written on three pages and dated July 5th, 1793. The extract concerns a rapport by the Minister of the Marine, Citizen Guerard regarding trade with the Orient as well as America. I have not been able to identify him further. Some light browning along the edges.....
No Binding. A handwritten document written on four sides of a folded folio leaf with engraved monogram of the French Republic on the front page. The document addresses a problem in Tours. Turns out that the Brigade Bonnard had created a company of 63 guards men comprised of voluntary conscripts.....
1793. No Binding. A letter written on both sides of a folio leaf addressed to the War Minister. The writer is informing the minister about a decree passed that posts several reductions related to the market prices for wheat, livestock, wine and other goods from the Neapolitan territory. The document.....
1793. A very attractive document written on a folio leaf and folded. The letter concerns an inspection of fortified places from Calais to Givet. The most important ones require our attention, and they explain how they decided to go directly to Calais and Dunkirque among others. They also discuss the.....
Paris: 1794. The document is a report to the Committee on Public Health concerning the opening of a position if Chief Surgeon at the hospital in Dunkerque. The report states that the surgeon Martin, 1st class surgeon, is asking for the position. The document continues that the health councils is.....
Paris: 1791. Written on one side of a folded folio sheet with the printed text 'Municipalite de Paris' on top of the page followed by an emblem and the text 'Procureur de la Commune' underneath. The letter talks about resignations which he has received. He continues by stating that there.....
A handwritten letter in French addressed to the marine minister informing him about letters for England included with this letter, and asking him to have them checked and if necessary to forward them to whom they are addressed to. He writes that he got the letters from and English officer.....
No Binding. A handwritten letter in French followed by lengthy contemporary commentaries by a different hand. All written on four sides of a folded folio leaf. The letter is written by somebody at the Ministry of Justice and is a response to legal interpretations of the criminal code. The signature.....
In the letter, Jean-Nicolas Pache (1746-1823) is following up inquiries regarding a letter from the citizen Nourry, commander of the company, regarding the behavior of the gunners. He is also inquiring with citizen Nourry regarding a written order to have the gunners travel to Paris. He is in addition inquiring.....
No Binding. A handwritten letter dated Paris 1797 from the former governor of St.Dominique, General Laveaux. It is addressed to the Minister of the Navy and Colony with inquiry to find out the status the father of a young woman. General Laveaux is asking for favor as the she is.....
A handwritten letter in French asking the Lieutenant Carpentier of the 9th Regiment of the Guards at Bruxelles is requesting a new Sabre and a pistol as a replacement for the ones taken from him when he was a prisoner. The Request is granted by the commissioner in charge of.....
No Binding. A handwritten letter in French addressed by the Secretary of State to the Citizen Mayor and officer of the town of Compiegne. He acknowledges receipt of a letter that included a report of the court sessions dated March 20th and 30th of March regarding the actions taken to.....
1775. A handwritten letter in French dated February 22nd, 1775 addressed to a Mr. Maurice Tontvolleur at the military school near Les Invalides. The person is writing that some private business forced him to leave in the morning for the countryside and thus had to turn down a dinner. He.....
A handwritten letter in French that reads: "The detachment commander of the 7th artillery regiment asks for the replacement of sabers, lost or broker during the siege on Holland, by the 2nd and 9th companies as proven by the certified letter included here, by the division General, commander at Douay.....
1797. A handwritten letter in French asking if the papers for the family Dubois Craine are ready though it does not clarify the content. The letter asks if the papers have been picked up at the Treasury. The letter is signed by Mr Chambon, signed power of attorney for the.....
A handwritten letter from the Administrator of Industry Directory of Montmartre to the forest ranger representing the French people. The letter is an expression of appreciation by the district of Montmartre for having provided supplies and provisions to the deputees who will be there. It is signed by five individuals.....
1793. A handwritten letter in French by Jean Étienne Vachier, called Championnet (1762 - 1800). The letter is addressed to 'Brothers and Friends and continues with "I received yesterday letter you sent me and that the republican society of Valence wrote on behalf of the Drome dated August 18th year.....
1792. A unique group of three letters in French written on folio sized pages and folded of French Revolutionary numismatic interest. The first letter dated May 13th, 1792 is written by Mr. De Surgy on behalf of Mr. Gerard regarding the production of stamps. The letter reads that he has.....