[Prince Antoni Pawel Sulkowski of Rydzyna, Polish aristocrat who served in the Napoleonic army.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Antoine Pl Sulkowski'), in French, to 'Mon Général'

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Prince Sulkowski [Antoni Pawel Sulkowski; Antoine Paul Sulkowski] (1785-1836) of Rydzyna, Polish aristocrat who served with distinction in the Napoleonic Army
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[Reisen?] 5 September 1818.
£350.00
SKU: 21307

At the age of 22 Sulkowski entered the Napoleonic army, taking part in the Peninsular War and the Invasion of Russia. After the death of Józef Poniatowski, he briefly took command of the Polish Corps. He returned to Rydzyna in 1815. 1p, 12mo. Laid down on part of leaf from album. In fair condition, aged and worn, with slight staining and a closed tear at foot. Biographical note in German at foot in nineteenth-century hand. Eighteen lines of text, addressed to 'Mon Général!' The handwriting is difficult to decipher, but he appears to be sending him accounts, adding that he can tell him absolutely nothing new that he has not gleaned from the gazettes. All eyes are turned 'sur [Liegnitz?]', with circumstances returning to 'leur ancien ordre'. He sends his families best wishes, and warm expressions of loyalty.