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LOT 456:
DESVAUX DE SAINT MAURICE JEAN KACQUES: (1775-1815) French Division General. Commandant of artillery at Waterloo. ...
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DESVAUX DE SAINT MAURICE JEAN KACQUES: (1775-1815) French Division General. Commandant of artillery at Waterloo. Killed by a cannonball. L.S., Desvaux, two pages, folio, Douai, 30th November 1810. The document with the written heading of the Artillery Imperial Corps, is a report on Silvain Gauthier´s services, stating `Having been wounded, with scar close to the upper part of the sternum..This wound is the result of a strong hit, perforating his breast, making difficult his breathing and making impossible his services..´ further listing his campaigns in Egypt, Ocean coasts, Grande Armée, Germany, etc.. Also including at the bottom of the document a health report, countersigned by members of the committee. Right edge and bottom right corner very slightly damaged, otherwise, VG £80-100
