Marshal CLARKE (Henri, Count of Hunebourg, Duke of Feltre) L - Lot 517

Marshal CLARKE (Henri, Count of Hunebourg, Duke of Feltre) Landrecies 1765–1818—General in 1793. Count of Hunebourg in 1808. Marshal of France in 1816, Minister of War – Letter signed “The Duke of FELTRE, Minister of War.” To General SEROUX, Commander of the Artillery at the Magdeburg Garrison (Germany)—Paris, March 4, 1813—Artillery Office—He requests a considerable number of officers for the command of the Magdeburg garrison. This number is not deemed necessary. “In the event that the fortress is left to its own defensive resources, General SORBIER will leave behind the number of senior officers necessary to assist you in the duties entrusted to you...” – 1 folio page