General LAMORICIÈRE (Christophe-Louis-Léon Juchault de) Nant - Lot 618

General LAMORICIÈRE (Christophe-Louis-Léon Juchault de) Nantes 1806–1865—General, Minister of War under Cavaignac; Victorious at Constantine and Isly, he, along with the Duke of AUMALE, accepted the surrender of ADB-EL-KADER; he then fought for the Papacy in 1860 – Letter A.S. (1848) – Printed letterhead: “French Republic” – regarding Mr. SALVADOR, Captain of Artillery, whom regulations prevent from remaining in Paris. “.. There are currently no vacant positions in the regiment stationed at Vincennes, and I cannot transfer one of these comrades to give him a post that is regarded as a privilege within the branch of service, due to the additional pay and the benefits of garrison duty. I believe that, in Mr. SALVADOR’s own best interest, it is important that he rejoin the regiment to which he belongs...” 2 pages, in-8°.