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BESSIERES JEAN-BAPTISTE: (1768-1813) Marshal of France, Duc d´ Istria. Killed in the battle field in Rippach, the ...
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BESSIERES JEAN-BAPTISTE: (1768-1813) Marshal of France, Duc d´ Istria. Killed in the battle field in Rippach, the day before the battle of Lutzen. L.S., Bessieres, one page, 4to, Valladolid, 24th February 1809, to General Thiebaut, in French. Bessieres sends a short and victorious important message stating `General, I announce the storming of Zaragoza. This city, after having been partially destroyed, has surrendered, the 24000 men who formed the garrison are now war prisoners. Make circulate these news so that nobody ignore it.´ Small area of paper loss to the bottom left edge, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise G £400-600 The second siege of Zaragoza lasted two months, from 20th December 1808 to 20th February 1809, and is remembered for its extreme ferocity. French forces were leaded by four Marshals, Moncey, Ney, Mortier and Lannes, and the Spanish by General Palafox. A street by street fighting, involving civilians, and over 15000 sick or wounded. Most of the city ended in ruins and around 54000 people died.
