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ALEXANDER I: (1777-1825) Emperor of Russia 1801-25. A good A.L.S., Alexandre, (with a bold flourishi... - ALEXANDER I: (1777-1825) Emperor of Russia 1801-25. A good A.L.S., Alexandre, (with a bold flourishing paraph), two pages, 4to, Kalisz, 15th/28th February 1813, to General Peter Wittgenstein, in French. A historical letter, written from Kalisz, on the day of the signature of the Treaty of Kalisz. The Tsar forwards his advice to General Yorck via his correspondent, stating in part `I do believe that I must stipulate without delay to reassure General Yorke on what he seems to apprehend. I cannot imagine, at a time when our affairs have progressed so much between us and Prussia, that the King wishes to follow up on a project obviously planned at a time when he still had to be careful with France. Therefore, I invite him to suspend his decision to go to Breslau and not to leave the command of his brave Army Corps in these circumstances when his presence is so necessary.´ The Tsar further continues trying to convince General Yorck saying ´In any case, he can count on my intervention with the King and I will take my most positive steps in his favour. I will immediately charge the Councilor of State d´Ansteth whom I sent to Breslau..´ In his last paragraph, and before concluding, Alexander I reports on the news just received `Mr. d´Ansteth just comes back, the Treaty has been agreed, everything has been settled and the closest alliance unites me to the King of Prussia. You will inform about this good new to General Yorke, it should be enough to completely calm him down regarding his personal situation.´ Paper with ''Budgen & Wilmott - 1807'' watermark. With blank integral leaf. Very small overall minor age wear and few stains, otherwise G The present letter is written on the day of the Treaty of Kalisz, and shows how Tsar Alexander I granted his support to Prussian General Yorck who was under pressure because of the court-martial he had to face. The Treaty of Kalisz was signed in Kalisz on 28 February 1813, between Russia and Prussia against Napoleon I. Even so the Treaty was written in French language. It marked the final changeover of Prussia onto the side against Napoleon I. The events that led to this alliance date back to 30th December 1812, at Tauroggen when General Yorck, on behalf of his Prussian troops, and General von Diebitsch of the Russian Army, signed the Convention of Tauroggen armistice, neutralizing the Prussian troops without the consent of the King. The news was received with enthusiasm in Prussia, but the Prussian Court issued an order suspending Yorck from his command pending a court-martial. Two months later, the Prussians officially switched sides when Prussia and Russia signed the treaty and agreed to establish an alliance against Napoleon known as the Kalisz Union. Louis Adolph Peter (1769-1843) 1st Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein. German Prince and Field-Marshal in the Imperial Russian Army during the Napoleonic wars. Wittgenstein 1805 fought at Austerlitz. In 1812 he commanded the right wing of the Russian Army in the battles of Polotsk which were crucial deciding the fate of Saint Petersbourg. For this he was given the title of ''Saviour of Saint-Petersburg''. In the campaign of 1813 he took command of the Russian army after Kutuzov´s death. Johann David Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg (1759-1830) Prussian General Field Marshal. His behaviour was instrumental in the switching of Prussia from a French alliance to a Russian alliance during the War of the Sixth Coalition. Beethoven composed his ''Yorckcher March'' in his honour. Wilhelm II (1859-1941) German Emperor & King of Prussia 1888-1918.