Battle of Hondschoote. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BEAULIEU LIEUT. GENERAL ADDRESSED TO H.R.H. THE DUKE OF YORK, Cysoing on September 8, 1793. 18910-48
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Battle of Hondschoote. SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LETTER BY GENERAL BEAULIEU ADDRESSED TO H.R.H. THE DUKE OF YORK, Cysoing September 8, 1793. 18910-48
This autograph letter from General Beaulieu was written the day after the victory of Houchard at Hondschoot (September 6-8, 1793). It is addressed "To His Royal Highness the Duke of York".
"Cysoing September 8, 1793.
Your Highness,
Tomorrow, the 9th of the current month, I will cross the Marque * (Marcq) where I will attack the enemy outposts. To the best of my ability, I will approach Lille, and ultimately attack the enemy wherever I find them. However, I do not think I will be able to advance as far as the small Quesnoy. In conclusion, Your Highness, I will do what I can for the general good..."
"Your very humble and obedient servant: B. BEAULIEU, Lieutenant General".
Dimensions: 32 cm x 19.5 cm.
Condition: Fair, text in good condition, fold lines, edges with small tears, yellowed paper.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
* The Marcq is a river in Belgium and a tributary of the Dender, which is a tributary of the Scheldt. Marcq.
Battle of Hondschoote
The Battle of Hondschoote took place on September 8, 1793, between the French Republic troops and those of the First Coalition. General Houchard defeated the Duke of York and Albany, liberating Dunkirk. This victory was crucial for France in 1793, coming after several defeats and having a significant positive psychological impact, especially since it was followed shortly after by another French victory at the Battle of Wattignies.
BIOGRAPHY:
Jean-Pierre de Beaulieu, born on October 26, 1725, in Lathuy, Brabant, and died on December 22, 1819, in Linz, in the Austrian Empire, was a Walloon general in the Habsburg monarchy's service. He joined the imperial army of the Holy Roman Empire at a young age and fought in the Seven Years' War against the Prussians. A cultured man, he helped crush the Southern Netherlands uprising and rose to the rank of general officer. He later fought against the French armies during the revolutionary wars and held important positions. In 1796, he suffered several defeats in Italy against the young French general Napoleon Bonaparte. Beaulieu retired from military life after this final campaign but remained the owner of an Austrian infantry regiment until his death in 1819.
[...] From 1792 to 1795, Beaulieu fought against the French armies in Flanders and along the Rhine.
[...] He also contributed to the successful defense of Trier in December 1792. He achieved another victory on August 28, 1793, repelling an attack of 8,000 French soldiers on Wervik with only 5,000 men. He also participated in the siege of Quesnoy from August 28 to September 13 as a subordinate to Count François Sébastien de Croix de Clerfayt, during which 5,000 French soldiers were killed or captured[...]
This autograph letter from General Beaulieu was written the day after the victory of Houchard at Hondschoot (September 6-8, 1793). It is addressed "To His Royal Highness the Duke of York".
"Cysoing September 8, 1793.
Your Highness,
Tomorrow, the 9th of the current month, I will cross the Marque * (Marcq) where I will attack the enemy outposts. To the best of my ability, I will approach Lille, and ultimately attack the enemy wherever I find them. However, I do not think I will be able to advance as far as the small Quesnoy. In conclusion, Your Highness, I will do what I can for the general good..."
"Your very humble and obedient servant: B. BEAULIEU, Lieutenant General".
Dimensions: 32 cm x 19.5 cm.
Condition: Fair, text in good condition, fold lines, edges with small tears, yellowed paper.
HISTORICAL NOTE:
* The Marcq is a river in Belgium and a tributary of the Dender, which is a tributary of the Scheldt. Marcq.
Battle of Hondschoote
The Battle of Hondschoote took place on September 8, 1793, between the French Republic troops and those of the First Coalition. General Houchard defeated the Duke of York and Albany, liberating Dunkirk. This victory was crucial for France in 1793, coming after several defeats and having a significant positive psychological impact, especially since it was followed shortly after by another French victory at the Battle of Wattignies.
BIOGRAPHY:
Jean-Pierre de Beaulieu, born on October 26, 1725, in Lathuy, Brabant, and died on December 22, 1819, in Linz, in the Austrian Empire, was a Walloon general in the Habsburg monarchy's service. He joined the imperial army of the Holy Roman Empire at a young age and fought in the Seven Years' War against the Prussians. A cultured man, he helped crush the Southern Netherlands uprising and rose to the rank of general officer. He later fought against the French armies during the revolutionary wars and held important positions. In 1796, he suffered several defeats in Italy against the young French general Napoleon Bonaparte. Beaulieu retired from military life after this final campaign but remained the owner of an Austrian infantry regiment until his death in 1819.
[...] From 1792 to 1795, Beaulieu fought against the French armies in Flanders and along the Rhine.
[...] He also contributed to the successful defense of Trier in December 1792. He achieved another victory on August 28, 1793, repelling an attack of 8,000 French soldiers on Wervik with only 5,000 men. He also participated in the siege of Quesnoy from August 28 to September 13 as a subordinate to Count François Sébastien de Croix de Clerfayt, during which 5,000 French soldiers were killed or captured[...]
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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).