Swiss general (1826-1899). Autograph letter signed. Delémont. 12.08.1870. 4to. 4 pp. on bifolium.
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To a general with congratulations for his commission as division commander, advising him to check whether all necessary supplies are provided in sufficient amounts, including books, maps and forms, mentioning the battles of Lauter and Sarre, of whose course he is not entirely certain, as well as his increasing weariness of service, and his wish to take the waters at Eaux de Heustrich or Eaux d'Allevard, concluding with a note on his recent struggle to finish a book, a copy of which he mailed to the princes of Orléans: "Toutes mes félicitations de votre rentrée en ligne.