Imperial Guard. 2nd REGIMENT OF GRENADIERS. Handwritten letter signed by Baron CHRISTIANI * 18907-26
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Imperial Guard. 2nd REGIMENT OF GRENADIERS. Handwritten letter signed by Baron CHRISTIANI * 18907-26
Baron Christiani requests the delivery of a map of the "northern side."
Paris, June 6, 1815: "Dear General,
Being part of one of the Corps heading towards the northern side, I would like to have the map from Mr. the captain. Would I dare to ask you to kindly have it sent to me, or to give it to my aide-de-camp carrying this letter. I will be very grateful for your kindness. Please accept Sir, the assurance of my distinguished feelings with which I have the honor to be your very humble and obedient servant.
Signed: The Mal de camp, major of the 2nd regiment of Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard Baron Christiani."
H 23.2 cm x 19.4 cm. 1 page. In fairly good condition, folds visible.
* Baron Charles Joseph CHRISTIANI, born in Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin) on February 27, 1772 (1772-1840). Initially a simple soldier in the armies of the Revolution, he rose to the highest ranks during the Napoleonic wars: appointed colonel on June 5, 1809, then brigadier general on August 30, 1813, and finally major commanding the 2nd regiment of Grenadiers on foot of the Imperial Guard.
He distinguished himself particularly at the Battle of Wagram and during the Russian campaign. He notably stood out on February 28, 1814, at the Battle of Gué-à-Trim, on the left bank of the Thérouane. At Mont-Saint-Jean, he led the 2nd regiment of the Grenadiers of the Guard. In 1814, he defended Montmartre against the troops of the Sixth Coalition.
After Napoleon's fall, he managed to continue his career during the Restoration and the July Monarchy, becoming a major general in 1834. The general passed away on April 6, 1840, in Montargis (Loiret).
Service record:
colonel (June 5, 1809, 18th Light Infantry Regiment),
colonel major (September 11, 1809, Grenadiers-on-Foot of the Imperial Guard),
major colonel (August 30, 1813, 2nd regiment of Grenadiers-on-Foot of the Imperial Guard),
second major (July 1, 1814, Royal Corps of Grenadiers of France),
major colonel (April 1, 1815, 2nd Regiment of Grenadiers-on-Foot of the Imperial Guard),
brigadier general (August 30, 1813),
inspector general of infantry (1818 to 1831)
Baron Christiani requests the delivery of a map of the "northern side."
Paris, June 6, 1815: "Dear General,
Being part of one of the Corps heading towards the northern side, I would like to have the map from Mr. the captain. Would I dare to ask you to kindly have it sent to me, or to give it to my aide-de-camp carrying this letter. I will be very grateful for your kindness. Please accept Sir, the assurance of my distinguished feelings with which I have the honor to be your very humble and obedient servant.
Signed: The Mal de camp, major of the 2nd regiment of Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard Baron Christiani."
H 23.2 cm x 19.4 cm. 1 page. In fairly good condition, folds visible.
* Baron Charles Joseph CHRISTIANI, born in Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin) on February 27, 1772 (1772-1840). Initially a simple soldier in the armies of the Revolution, he rose to the highest ranks during the Napoleonic wars: appointed colonel on June 5, 1809, then brigadier general on August 30, 1813, and finally major commanding the 2nd regiment of Grenadiers on foot of the Imperial Guard.
He distinguished himself particularly at the Battle of Wagram and during the Russian campaign. He notably stood out on February 28, 1814, at the Battle of Gué-à-Trim, on the left bank of the Thérouane. At Mont-Saint-Jean, he led the 2nd regiment of the Grenadiers of the Guard. In 1814, he defended Montmartre against the troops of the Sixth Coalition.
After Napoleon's fall, he managed to continue his career during the Restoration and the July Monarchy, becoming a major general in 1834. The general passed away on April 6, 1840, in Montargis (Loiret).
Service record:
colonel (June 5, 1809, 18th Light Infantry Regiment),
colonel major (September 11, 1809, Grenadiers-on-Foot of the Imperial Guard),
major colonel (August 30, 1813, 2nd regiment of Grenadiers-on-Foot of the Imperial Guard),
second major (July 1, 1814, Royal Corps of Grenadiers of France),
major colonel (April 1, 1815, 2nd Regiment of Grenadiers-on-Foot of the Imperial Guard),
brigadier general (August 30, 1813),
inspector general of infantry (1818 to 1831)
Reference :
18907-26
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).