Maréchale DAVOUT, wife of Maréchal DAVOUT, Princesse d'ECKMU - Lot 448

Maréchale DAVOUT, wife of Maréchal DAVOUT, Princesse d'ECKMUHL, sister of General LECLERC, sister-in-law of Pauline BONAPARTE, married in 1801. She had 4 sons and 4 daughters - Letter A.S. June 3, 1824: "I am extremely sensitive, Monsieur le Maréchal, to the desire you have shown me to come to my hotel on Monday to read, in the presence of a few mutual friends, all associated with the glory of the Maréchal and all appreciative of his fine and great character, the speech you propose to give to the Chambre des Pairs. I am convinced in advance that you have paid a glowing tribute to the warrior and a just tribute of regret to all titles. Receive in advance the expression of all my gratitude, which is shared by my family... It seems to me that noon would be a suitable time to bring together Generals Baillard, Bourek, Laville and Dumas, if the Pentecost holiday does not prevent him from returning to his campaign on Monday; as for me, I shall go to Paris on the day indicated and stay there for a few days...". Autograph signature "la Male Psse d'Eckmühl" dated June 3, 1824.