Fully autographed letter written at the bivouac under Zamorn on June 28th, "At Lettowitz in Moravia on July 22, 1809" from the cavalry colonel Baron Charles Merda (also known as Meda) 1773-1812. 32729
Autograph letter written at the bivouac under Zamorn on June 28, "At Lettowitz in Moravia on July 22, 1809" from cavalry Colonel Baron Charles Merda (also known as Meda) 1773-1812. 32729
Letter with letterhead "Army of Germany / Light Cavalry Division / to General Montbrun" "FRENCH EMPIRE" with a vignette of the imperial arms.
Cavalry Colonel Baron André Charles Merda (also known as Meda) 1773-1812
Well known during the Revolution when he was a gendarme, he was wounded by a gunshot to the jaw of Maximilien Robespierre during the night of 9 to 10 Thermidor (July 27, 1794). The next day, on July 28, the angel of terror was guillotined.
Meda, with his bravery and intelligence in combat, would become one of the Heroes of the Empire's light cavalry.
Signed autograph letter (twice) in his capacity as Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Chasseurs à cheval, Light Cavalry Division of General Montbrun, written at the Bivouac under Zamorn on June 28, At Lettowitz in Moravia on July 22, 1809, to Count Daru, Lieutenant-General of the Army. Printed letterhead with his rank and position, vignette of the Imperial arms. 1 and 1/2 pages, 22x36.
After the battles of Amberg, Thann; Eckmühl, Neumarck, Raab... and shortly after the battle of Wagram (as mentioned in the postscript), Meda requests the General Intendant of the Grand Army:
"I have the honor to address to your Excellency the list of losses that the officers of my Regiment have inflicted on the enemy, in Bavaria, Austria, and Hungary; they are significant, but always on the enemy, pressing him closely, his fire has caused us harm everywhere; there are several officers who had captured horses killed, fatally wounded under them, who are not included in the lists approved by the Generals of Brigade and Division. The horses that the officers have lost were of a higher value than what is reimbursed to them, so that they do not lose everything, I would ask if it is possible for you to reimburse them in cash as quickly as possible...."
After Wagram, on the same letter, Meda adds: "... I am attaching to the lists of losses in Bavaria and Hungary, that of the losses incurred on the left bank of the Danube in the recent battles..."
In the margin of the document, authorization for a reimbursement of 23000 francs is accepted, subject to the approval of the Major-General.
Letter with letterhead "Army of Germany / Light Cavalry Division / to General Montbrun" "FRENCH EMPIRE" with a vignette of the imperial arms.
Cavalry Colonel Baron André Charles Merda (also known as Meda) 1773-1812
Well known during the Revolution when he was a gendarme, he was wounded by a gunshot to the jaw of Maximilien Robespierre during the night of 9 to 10 Thermidor (July 27, 1794). The next day, on July 28, the angel of terror was guillotined.
Meda, with his bravery and intelligence in combat, would become one of the Heroes of the Empire's light cavalry.
Signed autograph letter (twice) in his capacity as Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Chasseurs à cheval, Light Cavalry Division of General Montbrun, written at the Bivouac under Zamorn on June 28, At Lettowitz in Moravia on July 22, 1809, to Count Daru, Lieutenant-General of the Army. Printed letterhead with his rank and position, vignette of the Imperial arms. 1 and 1/2 pages, 22x36.
After the battles of Amberg, Thann; Eckmühl, Neumarck, Raab... and shortly after the battle of Wagram (as mentioned in the postscript), Meda requests the General Intendant of the Grand Army:
"I have the honor to address to your Excellency the list of losses that the officers of my Regiment have inflicted on the enemy, in Bavaria, Austria, and Hungary; they are significant, but always on the enemy, pressing him closely, his fire has caused us harm everywhere; there are several officers who had captured horses killed, fatally wounded under them, who are not included in the lists approved by the Generals of Brigade and Division. The horses that the officers have lost were of a higher value than what is reimbursed to them, so that they do not lose everything, I would ask if it is possible for you to reimburse them in cash as quickly as possible...."
After Wagram, on the same letter, Meda adds: "... I am attaching to the lists of losses in Bavaria and Hungary, that of the losses incurred on the left bank of the Danube in the recent battles..."
In the margin of the document, authorization for a reimbursement of 23000 francs is accepted, subject to the approval of the Major-General.
Price :
2 000,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 9,00 € | 30,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 17,00 € | 50,00 € |
| Shipping world | 30,00 € | 70,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
20,00 €
Reference :
32729
Next update Friday, december 12 at 13:30 PM
FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
SHIPPING COSTS
Shipping costs are calculated only once per order for one or more items, all shipments are sent via registered mail, as this is the only way to have proof of dispatch and receipt.
For parcels whose value cannot be insured by the Post, shipments are entrusted to DHL or Fedex with real value insured, the service is of high quality but the cost is higher.
RETURN POLICY
Items can be returned within 8 days of receipt. They must be returned by registered mail at the sender's expense, in their original packaging, and in their original condition.
AUTHENTICITY
The selection of items offered on this site allows me to guarantee the authenticity of each piece described here, all items offered are guaranteed to be period and authentic, unless otherwise noted or restricted in the description.
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).
FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
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).