Count DARU, Pierre Antoine Noël Bruno (1767–1879) — Administ - Lot 511

Count DARU, Pierre Antoine Noël Bruno (1767–1879) — Administrator and Man of Letters, Minister of War from November 20, 1813, to March 30, 1814, Quartermaster General of the Grande Armée and the Emperor’s Household. – (Russian Campaign) Letter signed “DARU” from Vilna (Russia), July 2, 1812—1 folio page, watermark featuring the Imperial Eagle: “Your Excellency the Duke (Hugues MARET, Duke of BASSANO, Provisional Governor of WILNA, Acting Minister of War), I have the honor of forwarding to Your Excellency a report from the Grand Judge, Minister of Justice, seeking authorization for the return to France of Mr. CARATTE, a former colonel who entered the service of Spain and was promoted by His Majesty the Emperor to the rank of Field Marshal. His Majesty the Emperor and King, before making a decision in this matter, wishes to know Your Excellency’s opinion.”