Gerhard von Scharnhorst Autograph

SKU: 8004553

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Sale priceSFr.490,00

Description

Letter signed, one page, 7,5 x 9,5 inch, Berlin,1810, in German, to an engineer who asked to be returned to work - whereupon Friedrich Wilhelm III appointed him to the Brandenburg Artillery Brigade , signed in black ink “Scharnhorst", attractively mounted (removable) for display with a portrait picture of general Gerhard von Scharnhorst in uniform (altogether 16,5 x 11,75 inch), with toning, and mild foxing - in fine condition.

"Ew. Hochwohlgebohren benachrichtige ich hiermit ganz ergebenst, daß da Sie früher den Wunsch geäußert haben, in Thätigkeit versetzt zu werden, des Königs Majestät Sie bei der Brandenburgischen Artillerie-Brigade agregirt haben.
   Berlin den 28. April 1810.
      Scharnhorst


Des - Königlichen Ingenieur Majors
Herrn v. Rhode
Hochwohlgeb[ohren]."

Translated:
"Hochwohlgeboren*, I hereby inform you that, since you previously expressed your wish to be transferred to work, the King's Majesty has engaged you in the Brandenburg Artillery Brigade.
   Berlin, April 28, 1810.
      Scharnhorst


Of - Royal engineer majors
Mr. v. Rhode
Hochwohlgeb[oren]"

* `Hochwohlgeboren` is a form of address for members of the lower German nobility or landed gentry.

Further Information on the person

Profession:
(1755-1813) Hanoverian-born general in Prussian service from 1801 - as the first Chief of the Prussian General Staff, he was noted for his military theories, his reforms of the Prussian army, and his leadership during the Napoleonic Wars.

Year of Birth: 1755

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