Michel NEY (1769-1815) Marshal of the Empire. L.S., Montreuil-sur-Mer 9 messidor XII (June 28, 1804), to Monsieur Desoteux, road contractor; 1 page and a quarter in-4 on Camp de Montreuil sur Mer letterhead, Le Général Commandant en chef (General crossed out and replaced by "Maréchal de l'Empire"). He is unable to advance the requested funds. "As soon as the Emperor arrives, I will do my utmost to have you reimbursed for all your advances"...