Théophile de FERNIG (1775-1819) woman-soldier, she fought at Valmy and Jemmapes, and was an officer on Dumouriez' staff. L.A.S. "Théophile", Amsterdam 17 floréal IX (7 May 1801), to citizen Audeval in Heusden; 3 pages in-4, address (a little crumpled, small repair). She did not write to him, waiting every day for the arrival of her "dear Dodore", who had to "make an escapade in Mortagne"; she tells him about a deal she hopes to conclude, especially for "the neighborhood of our friends when peace will bring us back to the cherished places where we were born". She will leave for the fair of The Hague, then to Leiden, Breda and Dort...
Estimate
€250 - €300
Result
€320
Buyer's premium
28%
Théophile de FERNIG (1775-1819) woman-soldier, she fought at Valmy and Jemmapes, and was an officer on Dumouriez' staff. L.A.S. "Théophile", Amsterdam 17 floréal IX (7 May 1801), to citizen Audeval in Heusden; 3 pages in-4, address (a little crumpled, small repair).
She did not write to him, waiting every day for the arrival of her "dear Dodore", who had to "make an escapade in Mortagne"; she tells him about a deal she hopes to conclude, especially for "the neighborhood of our friends when peace will bring us back to the cherished places where we were born". She will leave for the fair of The Hague, then to Leiden, Breda and Dort...
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Wednesday 23 February 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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