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[Napoleon Bonaparte]. Documents Signed by Hugues Bernard Maret, Louis Alexandre Berthier, Jean François Carteaux, and Henri Cl...
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[Napoleon Bonaparte]. Documents Signed by Hugues Bernard Maret, Louis Alexandre Berthier, Jean François Carteaux, and Henri Clarke, Duc de Feltre. Includes:Henri Clarke, Duc de Feltre, Document Signed. One page on Minister of War letterhead, 7.25" x 12", Paris; October 14, 1812. Writing to General Count Caffarelli, Clarke reports recent movements by General Jean Nicolas Louis Abbé in Navarre and the joint movements in Tabara from Generals Anne-François-Charles Treillard and Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult. Signed, "Duc de Feltre."
In 1807, French forces invaded and occupied Spain and Portugal. Napoleon forced Spanish King Charles IV and his son, Ferdinand VII, and installed a puppet monarchy under the rule of his brother, Joseph Bonaparte. However, most regions in Spain revolted against the French occupation and created a government-in-exile in Cádiz. In 1812, allied Spanish and British forces launched a campaign against Napoleon's forces, succeeding in pushing back the imperial army. In the fall of 1812, the French launched several counterattacks, referenced here by Clarke.
Jean François Carteaux Endorsement Signed. Two pages on Army of the Interior letterhead, 7" x 7.75", no place; [1798]. Untranslated letter in French, signed, "Carteaux."
Hugues Bernard Maret Letter Signed. Three pages of a bifolium on Secretary of State letterhead, 7.25" x 11", Paris; February 21, 1802. Addressed to "Citoyen [Citizen] Vimar," Maret issues an unofficial directive and awaits its approval by the three Consuls. Signed, "B. Hugues Maret." Minister of State during Napoleon's infamous Hundred Days, Maret held a number of positions throughout the emperor's tenure. He was also a confidential advisor to Bonaparte as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Louis Alexandre Berthier Letter Signed. One page on Army of the Alps letterhead, 7" x 8.75", no place; [1794]. Untranslated letter in French, signed, "Berthier." One of Napoleon's Marshals of France, Berthier held several positions under the emperor's command. He served twice as Minister of War as well as chief of staff to Bonaparte.
Condition: All documents creased along folds. Berthier letter stained at right and left margins with upper corner folds. Archival tape and pencil notations on verso. Maret letter has archival tape on first page verso and integral page verso with minor staining and pencil notations. Carteaux letter has staining at left margin with ink bleed from verso and pen notations at the top margin. Clark letter has paper loss and minor tears to left, top, and bottom margins. Two minor holes at the bottom left corner, not affecting text.
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2023 September 21 Historical Manuscripts Signature® Auction #6272 (go to Auction Home page)
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