HISTORY - MAISON Nicolas-Joseph (1771 - 1840) - Autograph letter signed
Lot 117 · The Langer Collection · 29 April 2024
In 1789, he joined the Epinay National Guard. In 1805, he joined the 1st corps of the Grande Armée and took part in the battle of Austerlitz. General during the Revolution and Empire, he was made Marshal of France during the Restoration. Under the July Monarchy, he was Minister of Foreign Affairs, then Minister of War.
Autograph letter signed Paris, 09.05.1836 to a Count: "… si vous voulez lui offrir les noces, vous allez assurément en sentir…”. 3 pp. In-8.