General GAY (Louis) Lyon 1772 - Mâcon 1838 - General, Baron - Lot 305

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General GAY (Louis) Lyon 1772 - Mâcon 1838 - General, Baron - Lot 305
General GAY (Louis) Lyon 1772 - Mâcon 1838 - General, Baron of the Empire 1814, made Campaign of Egypt - Autograph certificate signed GAY Maréchal de Camp, of MACON (71) November 10, 1819 - 1p in-4° : "I, undersigned, certify to have known in Egypt Mr. Captain DEPORT who served in the 85th Half-Brigade of Line. This officer enjoyed the attachment of his comrades and the esteem of his commanders by a conduct without stain and without reproach, and in all the circumstances which are with my knowledge. He knew how to deserve the praise of some and the approval of others. I further certify that I have since seen him attached in the same capacity in the HAUTES-ALPES Legion and that his Chiefs and comrades also held him in the highest regard."
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