François-Marie-Casimir de NÉGRIER (Le Mans/ Sarthe 1788 - 18 - Lot 426

François-Marie-Casimir de NÉGRIER (Le Mans/ Sarthe 1788 - 1848) General 1836, Wounded at Waterloo Acting Governor in Algeria, Deputy for the NORD 1848. Killed during the June insurrection - Letter A.S. "Général NÉGRIER" - ST BRIEUC (Côtes-d'Armor), September 14, 1844, to his friend, banker LIESON in LILLE - 3 pages in-4° amp; address - He confirms his appointment to the Command of the 16th Military Division, "high proof of favor and confidence given to me as it is the most important after Paris" and his pleasure at seeing him again. "I won't be leaving Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine) until the end of the month: I still have to inspect the 59th garrisoned there. I've been touring Brittany for two months now, and this is my 4th regiment. I had five to inspect and cover almost all the towns in Brittany. I'll be back in RENNES by the 16th...".