JOMINI ANTOINE-HENRI: (1779-1869) French-Swiss military officer who served as a General in the French and later in ...

JOMINI ANTOINE-HENRI: (1779-1869) French-Swiss military officer who served as a General in the French and later in the Russian service. Jomini is recognised as one of the most celebrated writers on the Napoleonic art of war. A fine A.L.S., General Jomini, one page, 4to, n.p. (Paris?), n.d. (May 1851), to Mon General [Michel Roguet], in French. Jomini states that the small affairs often present more problems than the larger ones, and that he finds himself in a difficult and unexpected situation as he is about to be introduced to the future Napoleon III, explaining 'Mr. de Kisselef, whom I intended to accompany, informed me that, having received a direct invitation, and having himself already addressed to the Minister the request for his presence, it would be easier for him to introduce me to the President when he made his rounds in the room' and further remarking 'Explaining the scruples to myself only by the use of etiquette, I did not want to insist, but it will place me in real embarrassment if I find myself in front of the Prince before I find my Ambassador in the crowded room' before concluding 'In the event that I would meet you before him, I would have recourse to your kindness to introduce me to His Highness, and also explain to him why I did not follow Mr. Kisselef to the presentation of the Diplomatic Corps which precedes that of other guests.' Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Count Christophe Michel Roguet (1800-1877) French General who served as aide-de-camp to Napoleon III. Napoleon III (1808-1873) Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte. First President of France 1848-52 and Emperor of the French 1852-70, a nephew of Napoleon I. Count Pavel Kiseleff (1788-1872) Russian reformer during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I who served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Russia at Paris.