Marshal de VIOMÉNIL. Charles Joseph, Marquis de Vioménil (Ru - Lot 428

Marshal de VIOMÉNIL. Charles Joseph, Marquis de Vioménil (Ruppes/ Vosges 1734 - 1827- Gouverneur de la Martinique, Maréchal de France en 1816 - Autograph letter signed "Le Maréchal de Vioménil", Paris September 15, 1816, addressed to Count Joseph Gaspard D'HOFFELIZE (Nancy 1765 - 1849) Maréchal de Camp, commanding the Department of Finistère, in Quimper. 1 page in-4°: He replies to his request for a position. "I must not conceal from you that it is to my knowledge that all Inspector positions of the Grade of Maréchal de Camp have been given; and that there is reason to believe, therefore, that the too late request I made for you to Mr. Maréchal Duc de Feltre will have no effect on me. However, as the inspections may be entrusted next year to new General Officers, I will seize the first opportunity ...