Louis FRANCHET D'ESPÉREY (1856-1942) Marshal. L.A.S., Mogador (Morocco) 14.I.1913, to General Daugan; 2pages oblong in-12 headed Troupes d'occupation du Maroc occidental. General Franchet d'Esperey.
On the occupation of Morocco. He has "reopened the Safi road by the 2 vigorous actions of January 7 and 8 [...] The state of siege lasted 3 days - it was essential to restore calm to the panic-stricken spirits. [...] The repression of Habas requires as a minimum the destruction of the Anflous kasbah [...] Like you, I'm anxious to finish - as soon as the Anflous kasbah is blown up, I'll put Si Nebourk, his rival, in a position to manage, and after razing the Nekrafa to the ground, I'll return"...
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Lot no. 555

Louis FRANCHET D'ESPÉREY (1856-1942) Marshal. L.A.S., Mogador (Morocco) 14.I.1913, to General Daugan; 2pages oblong in-12 headed Troupes d'occupation du Maroc occidental. General Franchet d'Esperey. On the occupation of Morocco. He has "reopened the Safi road by the 2 vigorous actions of January 7 and 8 [...] The state of siege lasted 3 days - it was essential to restore calm to the panic-stricken spirits. [...] The repression of Habas requires as a minimum the destruction of the Anflous kasbah [...] Like you, I'm anxious to finish - as soon as the Anflous kasbah is blown up, I'll put Si Nebourk, his rival, in a position to manage, and after razing the Nekrafa to the ground, I'll return"...

Estimate
€200 - €250
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
Louis FRANCHET D'ESPÉREY (1856-1942) Marshal. L.A.S., Mogador (Morocco) 14.I.1913, to General Daugan; 2pages oblong in-12 headed Troupes d'occupation du Maroc occidental. General Franchet d'Esperey. On the occupation of Morocco. He has "reopened the Safi road by the 2 vigorous actions of January 7 and 8 [...] The state of siege lasted 3 days - it was essential to restore calm to the panic-stricken spirits. [...] The repression of Habas requires as a minimum the destruction of the Anflous kasbah [...] Like you, I'm anxious to finish - as soon as the Anflous kasbah is blown up, I'll put Si Nebourk, his rival, in a position to manage, and after razing the Nekrafa to the ground, I'll return"...
Sale Tuesday 18 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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