General BERTRAND Henri Gratien (Châteauroux, Indre, 1773–184 - Lot 601

General BERTRAND Henri Gratien (Châteauroux, Indre, 1773–1844), who became a general in 1800 and was made a Count of the Empire, accompanied Napoleon to Elba and Saint Helena and was present during his final moments - Letter from A.S. regarding his former aide-de-camp PAULIN, who has just been appointed GENERAL - At Les Eaux Bonnes, September 10, 1839 - 1p in-8° - “Madam. Please accept my congratulations; a letter from NAPOLEON (LA ROCHE-SUR-YON 85) informs me that PAULIN has just been appointed General. I could not have received more pleasant news upon my arrival...” - Enclosed is a letter from Viscount Baron BERTRAND (his son) dated LA SAUVA, 1839, consisting of 3 pages in-8°, addressed to General PAULIN, regarding his change of epaulets.