French general and Marshal of France under Napoleon (1768–1835). Two letters. LS, in French, signed Ed. Mortier,” one page, 8 x 12.5, July 27, 1800. Letter to Lazarne Carnot, Minister of War. In part (translated): “I received, Citizen Minister, your letter of 7 thermidor informing me that the First Consul has named…Citizen Villers Captain of lnfantry…as Adjutant…replacing Citizen Frere who has entered into the Consular Guard.” LS, in French, signed “Le Mal. Duc de Trevise, one page, 8 x 12.5, March 4, 1835, just one week before his assassination. In part (translated): “General, I received news of the verdict against Jean-Baptiste Guillan, Sergeant in the 6601 Regiment of the Line sentenced to two years in chains by the 2nd Council of War of the Occupation Corps you command for his acts of assault and battery against the inhabitants…I am Waiting for the King’s orders concerning the condemned man.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds to both, as well as some scattered mild toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.
