Maréchal RANDON (Jacques, César, comte) Grenoble 1795 - Genè - Lot 533

Maréchal RANDON (Jacques, César, comte) Grenoble 1795 - Genève 1871 - Marshal of France in 1856; close collaborator of Bugeaud in Algeria, where he directed military affairs in 1848; Minister of War; Governor General of Algeria 1856 - Autograph letter signed from METZ (57) on Sept. 16, 1848, to M. Jules VIBERT, Painter, about his portrait: "Monsieur, J'arrive depuis hier une tournée d'Inspection générale qui a durée près trois mois...". Jules VIBERT, Painter, about his portrait: "Monsieur, J'arrive depuis hier d'une tournée d'Inspection générale qui a duré près de trois mois...". He sends a bill for "the frame and packing of my portrait...". - 1p in-8°- Attached: A.S. letter from his wife "La Maréchale RANDON" to his cipher.