KELLERMANN FRANÇOIS ETIENNE: (1770-1835) French General. Son of Marshal François Christophe Kellermann. Widely ...

KELLERMANN FRANÇOIS ETIENNE: (1770-1835) French General. Son of Marshal François Christophe Kellermann. Widely considered the ablest Napoleon´s cavalry commanders, he distinguished himself at the Battle of Austerlitz leading the light cavalry. A good A.L.S., `Le Gral Kellermann´, three pages, 4to, Valladolid, 9th October 1809, to General Thiebault, in French. A very interesting military content letter written during the Spanish campaign, related to French troops in the Burgos area and to revolts, insurgents and difficulties with provisions, horses, etc… Kellerman stating in part `I can´t conceive that nothing comes from France whereas I positively know that 50 horses from Hannover, 150 infantry men and 150 horses from Westphalia have departed, and on the other hand several convoys from here are going to open the road and make it practicable…´ further saying `I am of the opinion that it is of an absolute necessity to march towards Vitoria.. the column I sent on the 28th has encountered the brigands....´ The document bears a watermark. VG £100-150