Campaign in Russia. LETTER FROM LOUIS ALEXANDRE BERTHIER, Prince of Neuchâtel and Wagram, ADDRESSED TO HIS WIFE, December 24, 1812. 18906-3

Campaign in Russia. LETTER FROM LOUIS ALEXANDRE BERTHIER*, Prince of Neuchâtel and Wagram, ADDRESSED TO HIS WIFE, December 24, 1812. 18906-3

Rare letter from Russia.
Signed autograph letter, addressed to his wife, Koenigsberg, December 24, 1812.

Prince Berthier complains about the "... always excessive cold, one hardly remembers such an early and severe winter [...]"
The army is suffering "... we see nothing but death, feet, hands or faces frozen, it's a calamity. As for me, I confess that I am tired and in need of rest. Tell the Emperor, I need a few months of tranquility among you, our children, my [...]. We will surely find a way to give a brother to Alexandre. I love you very much Élisabeth [...] Give a kiss to my children. [...]
I will tell you my dear that I have lost all my silverware, all my belongings, that I had to borrow to have the essentials. I have lost about 80,000 francs [...]"

*Louis Alexandre BERTHIER, Prince of Neuchâtel and Wagram, Versailles 1753 - Bamberg 1815. Marshal of France and Minister of War.

6 pages, in-8
Very good condition.