LETTER FROM SOLDIER PIERRE LACOMBE, rifleman in the 26th Light Infantry in Metz, TO HIS PARENTS, November 3, 1809. 18880-3

LETTER FROM SOLDIER PIERRE LACOMBE, hunter in the 26th Light Infantry in Metz, TO HIS PARENTS, November 3, 1809. 18880-3

Pierre LACOMBE is a hunter in the 26th Light Infantry, 4th Battalion, 2nd at the depot in Metz.
Letter with address.
Header of the 3rd Military Division, 26th Light Regiment, FRENCH EMPIRE, with illustration depicting a soldier surrounded by flags, cannons, cannonballs, and a drum.

"November 3, 1809.
My dear father and my dear mother,
I am quite surprised by the silences you have in responding to my letter from last October 8, which I promptly wrote to you upon my safe arrival at the depot. I hope that upon receiving this letter, I will have some news. Hearing from you will bring me great joy [...]
I am sending you a certificate of presence at the unit which could certainly be useful for my brother if he were to join, and if my certificate is not valid, please let me know as soon as possible because we are about to depart any day now. [...]
Send my regards to my uncle and aunt, as well as to all relatives and friends who care about me. I send my greetings to Mrs. Durant, Mr. Arnaud and his wife. Please let me know in your letter, my dear father, if my cousin François will be leaving soon [...]

I conclude by sending you my heartfelt embrace, forever your son.
Signed: Pierre Lacombe".

Double sheet, 3 pages of text, postmark stamp "METZ", traces of red wax seal.
H 20.3 cm x 16.7 cm.

France.
First Empire.
Good condition, fold marks, tears on edges with some losses, foxing, faded ink.

NOTE: Letter reproduced on page 33, figure 7, in the book WAR LETTERS 1792-1815, Pierre Charrié, Canonnière Editions, Nantes 2004.