SIGNED LETTER "CREMILLES" addressed to Mr. DE CORNILLY, Versailles, October 22, 1759. 18883-4
SIGNED LETTER "CREMILLES" addressed to Mr. DE CORNILLY, Versailles October 22, 1759. 18883-4
The signatory of the letter asks Mr. de Cornilly to provide reasons for the use of the rifle that has been substituted for the spontoon and halberd, and for training in its handling.
"Versailles 22 Xbre 1759."
"[...] we desire that you give your opinion .. it is a question of determining the use that the officer and the sergeant should make of the rifle that has been substituted for the halberd, it is assumed that this change has been made only to enable them to fire upon the enemy, and in this case it is observed that it is essential to train them in handling this weapon and in making all the necessary movements to fire in formation with the soldiers, as it is mainly at your instigation that this new weapon has been given to the officer, you should be more than anyone else in a position to explain the advantages that can be derived from it [...] I kindly request you to send me a detailed memorandum on this [...]
Signed: Cremilles."
Dimensions: 31 cm x 20.5 cm. 2 pages of writing.
In good condition, with folds, yellowing along the edges, small tear in the lower left corner.
The signatory of the letter asks Mr. de Cornilly to provide reasons for the use of the rifle that has been substituted for the spontoon and halberd, and for training in its handling.
"Versailles 22 Xbre 1759."
"[...] we desire that you give your opinion .. it is a question of determining the use that the officer and the sergeant should make of the rifle that has been substituted for the halberd, it is assumed that this change has been made only to enable them to fire upon the enemy, and in this case it is observed that it is essential to train them in handling this weapon and in making all the necessary movements to fire in formation with the soldiers, as it is mainly at your instigation that this new weapon has been given to the officer, you should be more than anyone else in a position to explain the advantages that can be derived from it [...] I kindly request you to send me a detailed memorandum on this [...]
Signed: Cremilles."
Dimensions: 31 cm x 20.5 cm. 2 pages of writing.
In good condition, with folds, yellowing along the edges, small tear in the lower left corner.
Price :
50,00 €
| 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%) :
0,50 €
Reference :
18883-4
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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).