VICTOR-PERRIN CLAUDE: (1764-1841) Marshal of France. Minister of war. Duc de Belluno. L.S., `De Bell...

VICTOR-PERRIN CLAUDE: (1764-1841) Marshal of France. Minister of war. Duc de Belluno. L.S., `De Bellune«, two pages, folio, Vejer, 7th January 1812, to Marshal Soult, in French. A very interesting letter related to the siege of Tarifa in January 1812 and to the French troops involved. Victor states in part `Our troops are starting to arrive here at Vejer, they will all be here tomorrowÉ I have assigned provisional destinies to them, waiting for Y.E ordersÉ All these troops are extremely tired and their clothes in tatters, it is necessary to give them some rest and new uniforms.« further referring to their retreat three days earlier, saying `Our losses are not huge considering the circumstances. Most of all because our retreat was done in order and calmly. The enemy did not take the risk to pursue us beyond Rio Salado where we stopped him.« Victor further reports on his proposals and suggestions regarding the different regiments reaching Vejer and expects prompt orders. A letter of very interesting historical content. With blank integral leaf bearing a watermark. Small overall staining, some creasing and lower edge slightly trimmed, not affecting the signature. G £150-200