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LOT 919:
JOURDAN JEAN BAPTISTE: (1762-1833) Marshal of France. An interesting D.S., Jourdan, four pages ...
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JOURDAN JEAN BAPTISTE: (1762-1833) Marshal of France. An interesting D.S., Jourdan, four pages, folio, Niederbach, 12th October 1795. The document bears the heading of the Sambre and Meuse army. Jourdan states `.. we have not been able to contact the Rhin and Moselle army on the left shore, and we found on the right flank an important enemy garrison stopping part of the Sambre and Meuse army..´ further saying `.. in order to safeguard our army, and to look for the right occasion to fight the enemy advantageously…today at 7h in the evening, the troops will take the arms in silence after having lightened fires all along the outposts..´ Jourdan explains the troops movements plans including the regiments leaded by Lefebvre, Harville, and many other generals and refers specifically to General Kleber troops saying `.. they will cross the Rhin using boats situated near Mayence. If General Kleiber considers that the whole division can cross the Rhin without risks he will do so, and will try to do same at St-Goard using all means he may found between Mayence and Koblenz.´ A good military content letter. Folded. Small overall, minor age wear with small tear to the centre fold, otherwise G
