Lot n° 335
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Baron d'Arlincourt. L.A.S. to his uncle (Marichon... - Lot 335 - Conan Belleville Hôtel d'Ainay
Baron d'Arlincourt. L.A.S. to his uncle (Marichon de Marcq). "Headquarters of Piali on August 18, 1810". 2 pp. in-folio. Address on the back with wax stamp.
Expedition from Sicily. "We are here in front of the coasts of Sicily. We only have the famous lighthouse to cross and we will be careful to leave Caribde and Sçilla to the right and left. We are just waiting for the last orders from our King [of Naples, Murat] who, as you know, is a great general and worthy to lead such a great enterprise...". On September 17 he will order his troops to cross the Strait of Messina, but it will be a failure.
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