French army officer of Irish descent (1765-1818) whose role in thwarting the British invasion of Walcheren in 1809 led to the emperor creating him Duc de Feltre; he was made a Marshal of France in 1816, and served as Minister of War until the end of Napoleon's reign. Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Le Duc de Feltre,” one page, 8 x 12, May 6, 1816. Official untranslated military commission for a lieutenant in the "Regiment de Chasseurs du Gard" issued by Clarke as Minister of War. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light creasing, and a few small stains.
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