Henri Picot, marquis de DAMPIERRE (1756-1793) general, he distinguished himself at Jemmapes, succeeded Dumouriez at the head of the Armée du Nord, and was mortally wounded before Valenciennes. L.A.S., Liège December 6, 1792, to his friend Mr. Holcroft in London; 1page in-4, address, red wax seal; in English. Beautiful and rare letter. He has not forgotten their old friendship, and instructs young Mergies to tell Holcroft "my profession of faith, concerning the revolution". He will bring him a report of the "victories of the French, and you will see the part I played in them. I have the honor of leading the children of liberty on the road to victory"... And he signs "H. Dampierre M. gneral of the F. Rpblick".