Maréchal MAGNAN (Bernard-Pierre) 1791 - 1865 - Marshal of Fr - Lot 534

Maréchal MAGNAN (Bernard-Pierre) 1791 - 1865 - Marshal of France - Fought at Waterloo, took part in the Spanish Expedition of 1823 - In 1862, NAPOLÉON III appointed him Grand Master of Freemasonry. Letter A. S. March 8, 1860. He apologizes for not being able to attend a banquet "the obligation to go this evening to the Castle where the Emperor receives ..." depriving him of this pleasure, he will send his dues ... 1p in-8° - small collection stamp + A.S. bill "MAGNAN" requesting a box for the Opera + Attached: PALAIS DES TUILERIES - Invitation card for M. Roy de Boulay Député to spend the Evening at the Palais des Tuileries, Monday June 6 - Signature of the Duke of Bassano, By order of the Emperor, The Grand Chamberlain - Dry stamp - 1p (15 x 11.5)