DUROC GÉRAUD: (1772-1813) French Diplomat and General of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. First Duke of ...

DUROC GÉRAUD: (1772-1813) French Diplomat and General of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. First Duke of Frioul. A close friend of Napoleon Bonaparte who appointed Duroc as first Grand Marshal of the Palace and Head of the Emperor´s Military Household. A very important content L.S., `Le Duc de Frioul´, one page, folio, Compiegne, 24th March 1810, to H.E. the Count of Montesquiou, in French. Duroc states in full `Monsieur le Comte, His Majesty wishes that Your Excellence come to Compiegne and that you bring with you… with all the Diamonds prepared and with the Crown of the Empress, in case there are changes to be made. His Majesty wishes that Your Excellence arrive here during the day of tomorrow, and that you also bring with you the seal which has been done for the Empress.´ Paper with an attractive Pro Patria watermark.Very small overallminor age wear, otherwise G to VG Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac (1764-1834) French Politician and Soldier. Montesquiou was appointed Grand Chamberlain of the Empire in 1809, replacing Talleyrand.