Eastern Army. SIGNED CERTIFICATE BY DIVISION GENERAL DESAIX: Jean RENO, a physician at the St Esprit hospital in Rome, had to leave his position to follow the French army to Egypt and take on the role of interpreter on the 27th of Pluviôse in the year 8 (16th February 1800). 18910-6
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Eastern Army. SIGNED CERTIFICATE BY THE DIVISION GENERAL DESAIX: Jean RENO, a doctor at the St Esprit hospital in Rome, had to leave his position to follow the French army to Egypt and take up the role of interpreter on the 27th of Pluviôse, year 8 (February 16, 1800). 18910-6
Heading "Army of Egypt" Vignette of the FRENCH REPUBLIC / LIBERTY / EQUALITY. At the Headquarters of Cairo on the 27th of Pluviôse, year 8.
"I, the undersigned, attest to all concerned that Mr. Jean RENO, native of St. Jean d'Acre, was compelled by circumstances to leave his position as a doctor at the St Esprit hospital to follow the French army in Egypt where he was employed as an interpreter; that he fulfilled his duties with zeal and intelligence in my presence, and conducted himself as a man of honor and integrity.
In witness whereof, I issue this certificate to him to be of value and service as needed.
The Division General. Signed: Desaix."
Dimensions: 33.2 cm x 21.6 cm.
In fair condition, with folds and a small tear in the upper part, some foxing. The letter is mounted on another sheet.
* Louis Charles Antoine DESAIX, born on August 17, 1768, at the Ayat Castle in Ayat-sur-Sioule, Puy-de-Dôme, and died in combat on June 14, 1800, at Marengo, Italy, was a French general who distinguished himself during the revolutionary wars under the command of Bonaparte, notably in Egypt and Italy. As was customary at the time to distinguish himself from his brother, he added his family's fief name to his own and adopted the surname Desaix de Veygoux. Desaix was nicknamed the "Just Sultan."
Heading "Army of Egypt" Vignette of the FRENCH REPUBLIC / LIBERTY / EQUALITY. At the Headquarters of Cairo on the 27th of Pluviôse, year 8.
"I, the undersigned, attest to all concerned that Mr. Jean RENO, native of St. Jean d'Acre, was compelled by circumstances to leave his position as a doctor at the St Esprit hospital to follow the French army in Egypt where he was employed as an interpreter; that he fulfilled his duties with zeal and intelligence in my presence, and conducted himself as a man of honor and integrity.
In witness whereof, I issue this certificate to him to be of value and service as needed.
The Division General. Signed: Desaix."
Dimensions: 33.2 cm x 21.6 cm.
In fair condition, with folds and a small tear in the upper part, some foxing. The letter is mounted on another sheet.
* Louis Charles Antoine DESAIX, born on August 17, 1768, at the Ayat Castle in Ayat-sur-Sioule, Puy-de-Dôme, and died in combat on June 14, 1800, at Marengo, Italy, was a French general who distinguished himself during the revolutionary wars under the command of Bonaparte, notably in Egypt and Italy. As was customary at the time to distinguish himself from his brother, he added his family's fief name to his own and adopted the surname Desaix de Veygoux. Desaix was nicknamed the "Just Sultan."
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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.
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