Marshal of the Empire. Private letter signed MURAT General in Chief of the Army of Observation of the South, to the Adjutant Commander GAUTHIER. He announces his nomination. At the Headquarters of Florence (Italy) on the 1st Germinal Year 9 (22 March 1801). "I warn you, Citizen Commander, that I have appointed you to temporarily fill the functions of Chief of the General Staff of the Army I command. I inform the Minister of War of this provision. I take this opportunity with pleasure to pay to your zeal and your activity the tribute of praise which you have so justly deserved. I salute you, MURAT." MURAT (Joachim) Lot 1767 - Shot down 1815; General, Marshal of the Empire 1804, Grand Duke of Berg and Cleves 1806. King of Naples 15 July 1808. 1p in-folio.
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