AUTOGRAPH LETTER OF FRANÇOIS TERRAVALIEN, stationed in Germany, TO HIS PARENTS living in Paris, Brunswick, March 12, 1810. 18857-4

AUTOGRAPH LETTER OF FRANÇOIS TERRAVALIEN, stationed in Germany, TO HIS PARENTS residing in Paris, Brunswick, March 12, 1810. 18857-4

Letter addressed on behalf of his father, a "wallpaper manufacturer for hangings at 249 Rue du Faubourg St Antoine in Paris." Remnant of red wax seal. Two overlapping military postal marks: one illegible, the other "BRAUNSCHWEIGH."
Phonetic writing.

Brunswick, March 12, 1810
I am writing to inquire about the state of your health, as well as that of my brothers and sisters, and also my uncle and aunt. As for myself, I am doing well, and I hope this letter finds you in good health too.
I will tell you that we have just traveled 300 leagues. We have suffered greatly from the bad weather, and also from the thaw on our journey. Currently, we are in Brunswick until further orders.
I must inform you that we are very unhappy because we are staying with civilians, receiving provisions from them, and are burdened with duty. My dear father, if possible, please send me something; it would greatly please me.
Give my regards to my brothers and sisters, uncle and aunt, cousins, and all who care for me. I conclude by sending you my deepest embrace, and I remain for life your son, Terravalien François.

"Here is my address
21st Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion 2nd Company 3rd Division 3rd Army Corps of Germany."

Note at the bottom:
Nicolas Terravalien
Marianne Duhamel
Departed in year 10 - Page 400 1st volume: No. 2399 - Left behind on December 4, 1812, during the retreat from Russia. Presumed lost.

Double sheet. 1 1/2 pages of writing.
H 23.5 cm x 18.5 cm.
In fair condition, foxing, creases, marginal tears with minor losses that do not affect the text.