SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LETTER FROM SOLDIER CLAUDE LAURAND, grenadier in the 114th Line Infantry Regiment in Pau, TO Mr. DESCHAMPS, landowner in Tosieu, Isère, November 2, 1812. 18855-13

SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LETTER FROM SOLDIER CLAUDE LAURAND, grenadier in the 114th infantry regiment of the line in Pau, TO Mr. DESCHAMPS, landowner in Tosieu, Isère, November 2, 1812. 18855-13

The letter is addressed to "Monsieur / Monsieur Deschamps propriaitaire à Tosieu / Canton derrieux / Dépt de Lizère / poste restant a La Verpilière" (canton of Heyrieux, Isère department)
Postal mark ".. PAU". Traces of red wax seal.

Claude Laurand has been evacuated from Spain and sent back to the depot in Mondmarchant, Landes department. He requests that 100 francs be sent to him, as the 50 francs sent previously reached him at the hospital.
"Pau, November 2, 1812.
Monsieur Deschamps,
I take up the pen to inform you about your health and that of the whole family. Regarding the certificate you requested from me, I am hurrying to send it to you as I was in the hospital. I have been evacuated from Spain and sent back to the depot in Mondmarchant. Please send me back 100 francs as soon as possible, as I am in great need. I received the 50 francs you sent me in Spain at the hospital.
Here is my address: Laurand, grenadier in the 114th Regiment of the line in Mondemarchant, depot in Landes.
I finish by embracing you with all my heart and remain your very humble servant for life."
Signed: Laurand Claude.

On the first page, in the top left corner, there is a handwritten note from the recipient: "Replied on November 21, 1812, sent 50 francs."

Double sheet. 1 page. H 22 cm x 16.8 cm.
Good condition, folds.