FOUR LETTERS FROM SOLDIER J.B. LAGUÉ, replacement at the 2nd infantry regiment in Cherbourg, ADDRESSED TO NOTARY MALARDEAUX (Marmande), 1804 and 1805. 18902-18

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FOUR LETTERS FROM SOLDIER J.B. LAGUÉ, replacement in the 2nd infantry regiment in Cherbourg, ADDRESSED TO NOTARY MALARDEAUX (Marmande), 1804 and 1805. 18902-18

These four letters from J.B. LAGUÉ are addressed to Citizen MALARDEAUX (or MALARDO or MALARDAU), a notary in Marmande, Department of Lot & Garonne in Marmande. The soldier, serving as a replacement in the 2nd infantry regiment based in Cherbourg, is claiming what is due to him, providing updates on his health, and requesting news about his mother.

"Cherbourg, 2 floreal year 12 (April 22, 1804)
I am writing to inform you of the state of your health, which I hope is very good, thanks to God. If I have not written to you sooner, it is because I was on board at a port in the middle of the sea. Upon my return to the city, I wrote to you immediately. Please send me the baptismal name of Captain Lajugie de Garintaut, from whom I am also receiving ten écus [...]
A word for his mother "We are in a bad garrison where everything is outrageously priced. I sincerely greet you."
Signed Jean Bste Lagué. Replacement of Mr. Lajugie de Garentaut. 2nd infantry regiment.
Double sheet, 2 pages of text, with recipient's address. H 21 cm x 16.5 cm.

"Cherbourg, 20 fructidor year 12 (September 7, 1804)
"Mr. Malardo,
I am responding to your letter dated the first fructidor where you tell me that my mother is very alarmed thinking that I am wounded.
Double sheet, one and a half pages of text, with recipient's address.
H 20.5 cm x 17 cm.

"Cherbourg, 24 prairial year 12 of the Republic (June 13, 1804)
Mr. Malardau, I am writing these lines to inquire about your health [...]
Signed Jean Battiste Lagué.
Double sheet, 1 page of text, with recipient's address.
H 21 cm x 16.5 cm.

"Cherbourg, 21 pluviôse year 13 (February 10, 1805)
Lagué to Mr. Malardeaux.
"I am replying to your letter dated the 19 nivôse, and it was a pleasure to learn that you are in perfect health to my great relief. She is very good for now [...] I want to inform you that I have received the sum of 51 francs, which was deposited at the post office in Marinade addressed to you.
Signed Lagué. 1st Battalion, 2nd infantry regiment.
Double sheet, 3 pages of text, with recipient's address. H 21 cm x 16.8 cm.

Letters in fair to poor condition, folds with tears and losses, damp stains, foxing.

Reference : 18902-18

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