Pierre de BRUC DE LIVERNIÈRE (1766 - 1845) Vendéen general. - Lot 418

Pierre de BRUC DE LIVERNIÈRE (1766 - 1845) Vendéen general. Maréchal de Camp, he joined Condé's army, then became Major General in the Catholic and Royal Army of Vendée, under CHARRETTE. Arrested and imprisoned. Released by the Royal Army in 1814, he commanded the "Volontaires royaux de la Vendée" in 1815 - Letter signed "Le Comte BRUC de LIVERNIÈRE", December 25, 1816. 1 page in-4°: "Knowing the interest you take in everything that relates to our country. I hoped that during my absence you would take charge of the Legion's correspondence with the General Staff; I have instructed LEVEQUE to give you all letters addressed to me by Monsieur l'Inspecteur. My intention is to stay a short time in this country, I've had terrible roads and very bad weather, and it's even worse here. Happy is he who has no business and can stay in peace in his cottage. If you still live in the country, please tell Monsieur le Curé de Monière that the Chambre des Députés is looking after the clergy, and that we hope the proposed law will pass, and remind him of me. Please Monsieur say a thousand things on my behalf to Madame de MONTILET...".