Scarce LS in French, signed “Prince d'Eckmuhl,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, June 30, 1815. Letter to General Desfourneaux, in part (translated): "The military regulations determine in a precise way the radius in which one must destroy all that can harm the works of a place of Fire or hide the enemy…I authorize you to shave the houses that seem necessary to you. The armament of Montmartre is complete." In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered light creasing and toning, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. This letter was written 15 days after the Battle of Waterloo and three days before the capitulation of Paris, with Davout establishing his headquarters at LaVillette. While Fouche negotiated in secret, Davout prepared the defense of the capital against the allied armies.
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