French general and military leader (1768-1800) who remains a major figure of the French Revolution. Rare manuscript DS, in French, signed “Desaix,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, 1797. Military instructions concerning the formation of the division Gouvion Saint-Cyr, which will gather at Coutances and include generals Oudinot and Curou. This document specifies that besides the division of General Gouvion Saint-Cyr, the department of the Channel will also be occupied by the division of the general Duhesme and that it will occupy the part located between the sea, Cherbourg, and having line of demarcation with the division Gouvion St-Cyr, the Ay river and the Vire. Signed at the conclusion by Desaix as as commander-in-chief of the Army of England. In fine condition.
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