Imperial Guard. ELITE GENDARMERIE. SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LETTER HENRY, Baron of the Empire, Colonel Major of the Guard Gendarmerie, TO THE DUKE OF FELTRE, February 20, 1812. 18907-30
Imperial Guard. ELITE GENDARMERIE. SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LETTER HENRY, Baron of the Empire, Colonel Major of the Guard Gendarmerie, TO THE DUKE OF FELTRE, February 20, 1812. 18907-30
On February 20, 1812, Baron Henry wrote a lengthy letter to the Duke of Feltre, Minister of War (written in almost phonetic handwriting). He informs the Duke of the promotions of other leaders of the Guard and expresses his disappointment that he is never mentioned. He then elaborates on his dedication, his services, and his hope for promotion.
"[...] The majors of the Old Guard have the rank of General, I have seen them all arrive one after the other [...] I will serve His Majesty with all my soul, if I do not have many means, my good will must count for something given the service I have rendered for eleven years where I have spent so many sleepless nights [...] I have reason to believe that I have been forgotten in the latest promotions, and at the new year, only you, Monseigneur, can bring me the happiness that, however small it may be, a man always has some self-respect, mine suffers on the verge of entering the campaign [...]".
Handwritten annotation on the first page "M. Tabarié, suggest it to the Emperor, March 30, 1812" signed: Lt Maj.
Red ink stamp "SECRETARY PATTER".
Double leaf. 3 pages. H 31.3 cm x 24 cm. Good condition, folds (small tear at the bottom of the page on the central fold).
BIOGRAPHY: Jean Pierre HENRY, born on October 1, 1757 in Saint-Laurent (Meuse), died on February 22, 1835 in Verdun (Meuse), was a French general of the Revolution and the Empire.
He entered service on October 11, 1778, in the 1st regiment of dragoons, he was promoted to brigadier on July 30, 1784, squadron leader on September 14, 1785, and chief squadron leader on January 1, 1790. He was appointed as a second lieutenant on January 25, 1792, and lieutenant on May 24, 1793. He participated in the campaigns of 1792 and 1793 [...]
On the 3rd complementary day of the year IX (September 20, 1801), he was promoted to captain adjutant-major in the elite gendarmerie legion and was promoted to squadron leader on the 2nd pluviôse of the year X (January 22, 1802). He was made a knight of the Legion of Honor on the 26th frimaire of the year XII (December 18, 1803), and an officer on the following 25th prairial (June 14, 1804). He participated in the campaign in Prussia in 1806, as well as the campaigns of 1807 and 1808 in Spain, and on May 30, 1808, he received the rank of colonel-major.
Upon his return to France, he was created a baron of the Empire on May 3, 1809, and on February 15, 1810, he was appointed as the colonel of the imperial guard gendarmerie. He was promoted to brigadier general on May 6, 1812, and was appointed a commander of the Legion of Honor on the following December 25. He served in Germany and France during the campaigns of 1813 and 1814. He retired on July 25, 1815.
He passed away on February 22, 1835 in Verdun.
On February 20, 1812, Baron Henry wrote a lengthy letter to the Duke of Feltre, Minister of War (written in almost phonetic handwriting). He informs the Duke of the promotions of other leaders of the Guard and expresses his disappointment that he is never mentioned. He then elaborates on his dedication, his services, and his hope for promotion.
"[...] The majors of the Old Guard have the rank of General, I have seen them all arrive one after the other [...] I will serve His Majesty with all my soul, if I do not have many means, my good will must count for something given the service I have rendered for eleven years where I have spent so many sleepless nights [...] I have reason to believe that I have been forgotten in the latest promotions, and at the new year, only you, Monseigneur, can bring me the happiness that, however small it may be, a man always has some self-respect, mine suffers on the verge of entering the campaign [...]".
Handwritten annotation on the first page "M. Tabarié, suggest it to the Emperor, March 30, 1812" signed: Lt Maj.
Red ink stamp "SECRETARY PATTER".
Double leaf. 3 pages. H 31.3 cm x 24 cm. Good condition, folds (small tear at the bottom of the page on the central fold).
BIOGRAPHY: Jean Pierre HENRY, born on October 1, 1757 in Saint-Laurent (Meuse), died on February 22, 1835 in Verdun (Meuse), was a French general of the Revolution and the Empire.
He entered service on October 11, 1778, in the 1st regiment of dragoons, he was promoted to brigadier on July 30, 1784, squadron leader on September 14, 1785, and chief squadron leader on January 1, 1790. He was appointed as a second lieutenant on January 25, 1792, and lieutenant on May 24, 1793. He participated in the campaigns of 1792 and 1793 [...]
On the 3rd complementary day of the year IX (September 20, 1801), he was promoted to captain adjutant-major in the elite gendarmerie legion and was promoted to squadron leader on the 2nd pluviôse of the year X (January 22, 1802). He was made a knight of the Legion of Honor on the 26th frimaire of the year XII (December 18, 1803), and an officer on the following 25th prairial (June 14, 1804). He participated in the campaign in Prussia in 1806, as well as the campaigns of 1807 and 1808 in Spain, and on May 30, 1808, he received the rank of colonel-major.
Upon his return to France, he was created a baron of the Empire on May 3, 1809, and on February 15, 1810, he was appointed as the colonel of the imperial guard gendarmerie. He was promoted to brigadier general on May 6, 1812, and was appointed a commander of the Legion of Honor on the following December 25. He served in Germany and France during the campaigns of 1813 and 1814. He retired on July 25, 1815.
He passed away on February 22, 1835 in Verdun.
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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).