Marshal of France and Duke of Castiglione (1757–1816). Two items: ALS, in French, signed “Augereau,” one page, both sides, 7.75 x 10, March 6, 1805. Letter to General Dongelot. In part (translated): “I received from the Emperor the order to go to the Camp at Brest…Have my escorts prepared…When you get this letter go and see the Prefect Caffarelli and insist on obtaining lodging for me…Tell him that the Minister of War is going to Write him and that the Minister of the Navy, with Whom I spoke yesterday at the Emperor’s, didn’t seem opposed to the idea.” also and a handwritten endorsement, in French, signed “Augereau,” which reads, “Seen by me Commanding Divisonary General, Div. No. 1.,” on a one-page document countersigned by General Antoine Cosson and dated November 7, 1794, attesting to the faithful service and loyal republicanism of Lt. Mistre and grants him a medical discharge. Signed by Murat and eight other members of the Administrative Council of the Army of the Eastern Pyrenees. Document presents two attractive red wax seals. In very good condition, with ink erosion to signature on letter, and expected folds, toning, and creasing to both. RRAuction COA.
