MALET CLAUDE FRAN

MALET CLAUDE FRAN

MALET CLAUDE FRANÇOIS DE: (1754-1812) French General. Executed by firing squad after a failed coup d´état when Napoleon I returned from the Russian campaign in 1812. L.S., Malet, one page, folio, Besançon, 9th February 1797, in French. The document bears the written heading of the Rhin and Moselle Army, and is signed by Malet in his capacity as General Adjutant and Chief of Staff of the 6th military division headquarters. Malet grants a leave permit in favour of Pierre Patares, rifleman of the light infantry regiment. Countersigned by several additional officers. Overall age wear with few repairs to the edges and verso. G £80-100