Napoleon I., 11/27/1811-11/27/1811
Series-level Scope and Content Note
One series only. Arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- 11/27/1811-11/27/1811
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Extent
From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Napoleon I. Autograph Letter Signed (in French) to Napoleon I from his sister Elisa Grand Duchesse of Toscane, 2 pages. Written on "Ministry of War" letterhead. Signed by Minister of War Clarke Duc de Feltre. On left side of first page in the margin Napoleon signs "NB' to note his approval. Napoleon's sister requests that General of Brigade Pouchin be put in charge of the of the department of L'Arno to replace General de Brigade Basquier who will command the deparetment of L'Ombrone. She compliments Pouchin's abilities. Dated 11/27/1811. Gift of Thierry van Essche, 2004.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
NAPOLEON I - DOCUMENT SIGNED (1811) RE: ARMY POSTS: Other Types
NAPOLEON I - HIS SISTER - DOCUMENT SIGNED (1811) RE: ARMY POSTS: Other Types
ELISA OF TOSCANE - DOCUMENT SIGNED (1811) RE: ARMY POSTS: Other Types
FELTRE, CLARKE DUC DE - REF. BY ELISA OF TOSCANE (1811): Other Types
POUCHIN, GENERAL - REF. BY ELISA OF TOSCANE (1811): Other Types
BASQUIER, GENERAL - REF. BY ELISA OF TOSCANE (1811): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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