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MAGNAN (Bernard-Pierre) Paris 1791 - 1865 - Marshal...

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MAGNAN (Bernard-Pierre) Paris 1791 - 1865 - Marshal of France in 1852. He fought at Waterloo, took part in the Spanish expedition of 1823. In 1862, NAPOLEON III imposed him as Grand Master of Freemasonry. Private letter A.S. "Le Maréchal MAGNAN" Paris August 11, 1863. 1p in-8°. "My Dear President. I was unable, to my great regret, to attend yesterday's wedding blessing given to Miss your daughter. I was attending, as I do every year, the distribution of the prizes of the great competition, at noon. I thank you for having thought of me: I took a great part in the marriage of your dear child and my wishes follow her in her new country. Please ask Madame Blanche to accept my congratulations on this occasion... "