DUMOURIEZ CHARLES FRAN

DUMOURIEZ CHARLES FRAN

DUMOURIEZ CHARLES FRANÇOIS: (1739-1823) Charles François du Périer Dumouriez. French General, victorious at Valmy, who would later desert the Revolutionary army and join the Royalists. Dumouriez was accused of treason and went into exile. An excellent A.L.S., `Gen. Dumouriez´, one page, 8vo, n.p., [London], 4th April 1811, to Monsieur Peele, vice-secretary of State, war department, in French. A carefully written letter by Dumouriez, during his exile in England, where he died, addressed to future British Prime Minister Robert Peel. Dumouriez explains that he has tried to meet him, got an appointment and waited for long without success, and states in part `..I send to you my quittance and I wait for your response at the Parlour; if you find time to meet me I´ll be glad, if not send me as response your order to be paid my 150..´ With blank address leaf. With remnants of a former seal. VG £200-300 Robert Peel (1788- 1850) British Prime Minister 1834- 35 & 1841- 46.