Lot 565
Marshals of France. Three Napoleonic: Murat, Oudinot, and Lefebvre, and a World War I Marshal: Joffre. This lot includes: (1) Joachim Napoleon Murat (1767-1815), brother-in-law to Napoleon. LS "Joachim Napoleon" as King of Naples, 1 p, 7x9 ½", Naples, Nov. 7, 1809, to "Mr. Secretary of State, telling him to leave for Rome immediately. "Leave the order in your desk drawer so that we can carefully address your reports each evening." (2) François Joseph Lefebvre (1755-1820). DS "Lefebvre," as Lt. Gen., 1p, Paris, 16 Germinal, Year 8 (Apr. 6, 1800), ordering Brig. Gen. (Henri François) Charpentier to leave for Rouen to take command of the troops in the 15th Military Division. (3) Nicolas Charles Oudinot (1767-1848), DS July 12, 1814, granting a medical leave of absence to Lt. Fare. Signed in left margin. After Napoleon's first abdication on April 6, 1814, Oudinot was made a Peer of France by Louis XVIII. Unlike Murat and Lefebvre, he did not rally to Napoleon during the Hundred Days (Mar. 20-July 8, 1815). All fine with light toning. Additionally (4) Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) Commander-in-Chief of French forces on the Western Front in World War I through 1916. Card engraved "J. Joffre / Maréchal de France" with autograph sentiment expressing his appreciation of the wishes of Mr. P.A. Anderson, and sending in turn his best wishes for the new year. With a copy of the last photo taken of Joffre, with his wife. Estimated Value $600 - UP
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