French general (1763–1813) who helped Napoleon to power, but later became a rival and was banished to the United States. ALS in French, signed “Moreau,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, Armee du Rhin letterhead, January 6, 1801. Letter to General Count de Chasteter. In part (translated): “General Guillaume’s march can only be attributed to the general’s then having no knowledge of the terms of the armistice which only the General-in-Chief of the Army of the Grisons could send to him…l ask you to inform Lt. General Baron de Hiller of my firm determination to have enforced the terms of the armistice I have just concluded. I have also written to General Nansouty...” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold and a bit of light toning. RRAuction COA.
