LETTER OF AN OLD SOLDIER. HONFLEUR (14), 14 Messidor year 11 - Lot 242

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LETTER OF AN OLD SOLDIER. HONFLEUR (14), 14 Messidor year 11 - Lot 242
LETTER OF AN OLD SOLDIER. HONFLEUR (14), 14 Messidor year 11 (1803) - Letter signed COTTIN ex adj. General, to his friend the Citizen DUPIN Lieutenant in the 4 1/2 Brigade of the line in NANCY /Meurthe (address + M.P.) - 2pp in-4° : " ... receives our compliment on your promotion... You have strong reasons to behave well. The 1/2 brigade where you have the advantage of serving is your country and your homeland. Continue, my good friend, you will never miss the unexpected war with the English brigands. Demand... at least 6000 men if you are part of it we will have the pleasure to see you... we are all well, do the same, you need health to follow your glorious career. I salute you and all your brave comrades. - Give my regards to your Brigade Chief, tell him that it is from an old man who had the advantage of serving 38 years in the MAINE Battalion which is part of the 1/2 brigade entrusted to his command.
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