General Honoré VIAL (Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes) 1766 - Killed - Lot 379

General Honoré VIAL (Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes) 1766 - Killed at the Battle of Leipzick 1813) General 1796, Baron d'Empire - Autograph letter signed "HONORÉ", to Mr VIAL in Paris (address) - Dijon/ Côte d'Or Sept 12 1811 - 2 1/2 pages in-4°: "The Marechal appeared here for a moment, dined with me and left immediately. He took it upon himself to give you my news. I hope that at last I'll get permission to go to Paris... You will know that the Marshal, who receives the salary of the Legion of Honor, if he is paid and you are refused,... you can present yourself on my behalf to Senator DEJEAN, who fills this position... GAZAN Fils, whom you announced had arrived in Lyon, has not given me any sign of life... I don't like ungrateful people... you must have had an audience with the Minister, and you will no doubt let me know the result. Adieu." - Attached is a notice on General VIAL, taken from the Galerie militaire.