Description
Letter signed, one page, 7,5 x 9,5 inch, Berlin, 24.02.1815, in German, to "your Excellency" (translated) - concerning the request for writings, signed in black ink, attractively mounted (removable) for display with a portrait picture of Prussian army officer Hermann von Boyen in uniform (altogether 16,5 x 11,75 inch), with letter folds, and mild signs of age wear - in fine condition.
"Es sind wahrscheinlich über die Errichtung, Verfassung und
den Dienst des Bürger Militairs in Hamburg, Instructionen
Verordnungen und dergleichen in Druck erschienen, und da
es mir sehr wünschenswerth ist, von allen diesen Schriften
ein Exemplar zu erhalten, so wende ich mich an Ew. Ex-
cellenz mit der ganz ergebensten Bitte, es für mich ankau-
fen zu lassen, und es mir unter Angabe des Preises geneig-
test übersenden zu wollen. Indem ich hiebei ganz auf Ihre
mit bekannte Güte rechne, und denenselben schon im Voraus
meinen Dank dafür abstatte, bitte ich nur, daß Ew. Excel-
lenz es entschuldigen wollen, Sie mit dieser Angelegenheit zu
beschweren.
Genehmigen Ew. Excellenz die Versicherung meiner aus-
gezeichneten Hochachtung.
Berlin den 24ten Februar 1815
v. Boyen - Krieges-Minister"
Translated:
"Prints probably appeared about the establishment, constitution and
the service of the citizen military in Hamburg, as well as instructions, regulations and the like.
Because it is very desirable to me to receive a copy of all these writings, I turn to your Excellency with the most sincere request to have it purchased for me and to send it to me, stating the price. By relying entirely on yours
I count on your well-known kindness, and therefore thank you in advance, I only ask that your Excellency excuses you from having to deal with this matter
burden.
Your Excellency, approve the assurance of my distinguished regards.
Berlin, February 24th, 1815
v. Boyen - War Minister"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1771-1848) Prussian army officer who helped to reform the Prussian Army in the early 19th century.
Year of Birth: 1761
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