HISTORY - AUGEREAU Pierre Franois Charles (1757 - 1816) - Document signed
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Victorious at Castiglione, he distinguished himself throughout the Italian campaign and took part in the coup d'Žtat of 18 Fructidor year V (September 4, 1797). He took part in the Empire's campaigns, distinguishing himself at LŽna and Eylau. Napoleon made him Marshal of the Empire. He was one of the first to rally to Louis XVIII. Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. Manuscript signed "Augereau, as general commanding division No. 1, and "PŽrignon", as provisional general in chief, Fort de Figuires, 17 Vent_se Year III (March 7, 1794), 1 p. in folio, wax stamp red with attributes. Beautiful piece."CongŽ absolu" issued to volunteer Jean Lavadou, native of Fagole, district of Gourdon (Lot), of the 1st Avengers battalion, unable to continue his service. Signed also by the members of the Board of Directors of the said battalion.
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HISTORY - AUGEREAU Pierre Franois Charles (1757 - 1816) - Document signed
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