Defense of the Rhine. SIGNED LETTER FROM GENERAL SCHRAMM* TO ANOTHER GENERAL, Headquarters in Drusenheim on November 26, 1813. 18906-15

Defense of the Rhine. SIGNED LETTER FROM GENERAL SCHRAMM* TO ANOTHER GENERAL, Headquarters in Drusenheim on November 26, 1813. 18906-15

General Schramm responds to an order given by another general regarding the construction of palisaded redoubts on the opposite bank, arming them with large-caliber cannons, and protecting them from a surprise attack: "They are intended to prevent the enemy from sailing down these rivers, with the boats they would gather there to attempt a crossing…", regarding the delay of the Couriers in their service, the arrival of the Sappers Companies "I will establish them at Fort Vauban. Last night, 3 Guards of Honor also deserted...". "A detachment of 50 Guards from the 4th regiment arrived from Daguenau yesterday, the horses and men are in very bad shape, and they need rest to recover. I have quartered them in the village of Derlisheim, where they will remain until they are fit for service."

"Please accept, General, the assurance of my highest consideration.
General commanding the Bas-Rhin department.
Signed: Schramm"

4 pages in-4°.
Good condition, foxing.

* SCHRAMM Jean Adam. Bas-Rhin 1760-1826.
General on December 24, 1805. Baron of the Empire on December 21, 1808.
Served in the Northern armies in 1792, Sambre and Meuse in 1794, the Rhine, in Italy in 1797, the Army of the Orient in 1798, the Grand Army in 1805, at the siege of Dantzick under Lefèbvre, served in Spain in 1808, wounded at Bayen and taken prisoner in 1808, in Germany, wounded at Ratisbonne in 1809, commanding the Bas-Rhin in 1809.