Tag: Living off the land

• Eyewitness accounts of the campaign in Russia, 1812 (III) …

  

  A letter from Baptiste Massicoir to his father: From Rostenbourg, (this) 20 August 1812. My dear father, This letter is to inform me of the state of your health and that of my brother and sisters. I am doing well. I hope with all my heart that this letter finds you all well. My dear…

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  July 16, 2023

  1812 Campaign, Artillery, Battle, Cavalry, Infantry, Letters – Correspondence, Logistics – War Commissionary – Intendancy, Officer, Soldier

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