Marshal of France and Duke of Auerstaedt (1770-1823) considered one of Napoleon's finest commanders. LS in French, signed “Duc D'auerstadt,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 12.25, November 29, 1808. Letter concerning the dissolution of the Grande Armee and the method of feeding his troops, in part: "By its decree which dissolved the Grande Armee, and determined by the composition of that of the Rhine, ordered that its troops in Germany, with the exception of the 12,500 men who compose the garrison of Magdeburg, and who must be nourished by Westphalia, would be fed from his stores. I must draw from this provision the consequence that the inhabitants must no longer be liable to feed the officers, or to give them table-expenses, as was practiced in Germany. In Poland, where this custom did not take place, H.M. had granted officers of every grade extraordinary treatment per month." In fine condition.
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