HISTORY - BESSIERES Jean-Baptiste (1768 - 1813) - Document signed

He distinguished himself in Egypt and took part in the coup d'état of 18-Brumaire. At Maringo, his cavalrymen's charge was decisive. Napoleon made him Marshal of the Empire in 1804. Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. He distinguished himself in all the Empire's campaigns, from Austerlitz to 1813, when he was killed by a cannonball just before the battle of Lützen (May 1st). Document Signed “Bessières” with approx. 30 autograph words as second in command of the Guard of Consuls, Paris, 29 Germinal (An IX April 19, 1801), I p. in folio, damp stamp of the 3rd regt. of dragons. Piece slightly trimmed at the head and pasted on old vellum for its conservation, traces of folds. rare, especially with an autograph part. “Etat de service” of citizen François Lebrun. Bessières attests that when he presented himself for service in the Guard (of the Consuls) the interested party had documents attesting that he had been in all the campaigns. "Je certifie que lorsque le citoyen Lebrun s'est présenté pour servir dans la guerre, il est parvenu …”.