On offer is a pre French Revolution handwritten manuscript letter dated 1772 written by Adam Phillippe, the Vicomte de Custine, noted Colonel of the French Army to Monsier de Boynes requesting a position for Lieut. Constant, son of a noble Major, perhaps in the Colonies. Shortened at right for small loss but otherwise G.
Title: 1772 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT LETTER BY NOTED COLONEL, FUTURE BRIGADIER GENERAL OF THE FRENCH ARMY WHO WILL LOSE HIS HEAD TO THE REVOLUTIONARY TRIBUNAL IN 1793
Location Published: CHARTRES RHEIMS FRANCE, 1772
Binding: Manuscript
Book Condition: Good
Inscription: Autograph
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Categories: Books and Manuscripts General Overview, 18th Century Manuscript, 18th Century Ephemera
Seller ID: 00JT061
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