Nov 03, 2011 - Sale 2259

Sale 2259 - Lot 124

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(NAPOLÉON.) DESAIX DE VEYGOUX, LOUIS CHARLES ANTOINE. Letter Signed, "desaix," to General of the Rhine Army Claude Ignace François Michaud, in French, detailing military operations that took place during the last few days. 2 pages, folio, "Armée du Rhin" stationery, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet; folds. Schifferstadt, [28 April 1794]
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The battle of Schifferstadt was won by the French on May 23, 1794, despite the superior numbers of coalition forces.
Desaix (1768-1800) was a French general who commanded the advance guard of the army in Egypt, conquering Upper Egypt in 1799; he died in battle the following year.