Le Général de Lamoricière - Lettre autographe signée - 1848

Louis Juchault de Lamoricière (1806–1865)
French general, Minister of War in 1848, a prominent figure in the conquest of Algeria and a participant in the Second Republic.



Description of the lot

Signed handwritten letter (LAS) from General Louis Juchault de Lamoricière, then Minister of War, dated July 31, 1848.
In this official document, Lamoricière authorizes General Koch to consult the documents of the depot library and the War archives.

• Date: Paris, July 31, 1848
Position: Minister of War (June–December 1848)
Content: Administrative authorization related to military archives.
• Support: Laid paper, with handwritten header 'République Française – Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.'
Signature: neat and well-preserved autograph of Lamoricière
Feature: The letter is carefully affixed to thick paper, which has ensured its good preservation and stable presentation.




Historical context

Lamoricière was Minister of War from June 28 to December 20, 1848, under the Cavaignac government.
His tenure at the ministry was brief, which makes the signed documents from that period particularly rare.
This letter illustrates the management of military archives at the heart of the Second Republic, in the context of the reorganization of the French army.




Condition of preservation

Good overall condition
Stable and legible ink.
Solid paper, with creases consistent with age.
Mounting on thick paper, ensuring rigidity and protection.




Highlights for collectors

An authentic and dated piece from the exact period of Lamoricière's ministry.
Rare administrative document offering a concrete insight into military management in 1848.
An autographed signature of an emblematic general, both colonial military figure and political actor.
Enhanced presentation through mounting on thick paper.