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Hello, Haupt. Liegel was probably taken prisoner in one of these actions in 1813. Maybe one day we'll get the answer. The defense of the Napoleonic kingdom of Northern Italy, 1813-1814 By George F. Nafziger, Marco Gioannini Action at Villach - 8/24/1813 page 31 The French took Hohenlohe-Bartenstein Austrian prisoners(250-300/ This number includes other regiments). Action at Bassano - 10/31/1813 page 80 The French took Hohenlohe-Bartenstein Austrian prisoners (300/ This number includes other regiments). Action at Vo - 11/10/1813 page 91 The French took Hohenlohe-Bartenstein Austrian prisoners (800/ This number includes other regiments). Action at Brescia - 12/7/1813 page 116 The French took Hohenlohe-Bartenstein Austrian prisoners (100/ This number includes other regiments).

Thanks Hardy I just knew that we could find Liegel. It would seem that Leigel was taking part in action(Udine) in the Napoleonic kingdom of Northern Italy, 1813-1814. The Allies were fighting the French under Prince Eugene. I'll have to hit the books... The defense of the Napoleonic kingdom of Northern Italy, 1813-1814 By George F. Nafziger, Marco Gioannini http://books.google.com/books?id=efhCkBhf7PIC&pg=PA26&lpg=PA26&dq=battle+of+udine+1813&source=bl&ots=9WDIsGEnti&sig=LmEzUGdHEnFJ09CAbysyB3sxcXs&hl=en&ei=-ghNS8SyKoj2NeCOgfoM&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CBQQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=udine&f=false thanks again, barry

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Thanks Hardy... Barry, nice portrait of an interesting man. Jacob Liegel born in Sankt Veit an der Glan, Kärnten, Austria Baron von Kaisersteinischer Werksverweser (he was an administrator for the Baron Kaiserstein before he was given a commission) Landwehr-Hauptmann Liegel commanded the first company of the I. Klagenfurter Landwehrbataillon in 1808 (the picture depicts him as such) Then became Hauptmann of the Infanterie Regiment König-Wilhelm-der-Niederlande. Hauptmann Liegel was wounded and captured in 1813, later (no date given) he died at the front near Udine of Dysenterie

Hello, I've been trying to figure out what is written on the back of a frame. Here is the topic in the Nap Section: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=41762 Jacob Liegl/Liegel Klagenfurter Landwehr - Company 1 Hauptmann Infantry Regiment König Wilhelm I Niederland thanks, barry

I was hoping that it would be a small number. Since I don't have any other information on the Russian Officer it might be impossible to indentify him. I'll try my black/blue light and see if any writing appears on the portrait. Longshot!!! thanks, barry

Here is a site with some info http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/decorations/c_pourlemerite.html pargraph 7 A large number were awarded to Russian Officers on the first anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig. 11 April and on 13-18 October note 6 Unknown Russian Lt awarded 11/12/1813

Hello, Is their a list for the Russian Officers that received this award during 1813-1814(or maybe after the campaign). Here is a link to the Russian Officer: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=40226 thanks, barry

Hello, I emailed the author of the book pictured in post #5. In this huge world the author only lives about 1 hour from me. This is what he sent me after looking over the portrait. Dear Barry, I hope you had a wonderful New Year weekend. I did some research on the portrait and here are some of my findings: The portrait was most probably painted between 1828 (based on uniform details) and 1832 (considering the lack of Virtuti Militari and Order of St. Stanislaw); this is further supported by the fact that all Russian officers were allowed to wear mustaches in 1831. The portrait is of man wearing a general's uniform, with the following medals: Order of St. Anna (2nd class, but without a star that accompanied this class), Prussian Pour le Merite (which suggests he served in 1813-1814 campaigns), Order of St. George (4th class), Order of St. Vladimir (4th class, without swords but with a bow which indicated military exploits), two medals (too abstract but most probably for 1812 and 1814 Campaigns), and a small sign for XX years of service. I am afraid it will be difficult to find out his name without any additional details.For example, are there inscriptions on the portrait? What is the portrait's provenance? With best wishes, Alexander Mikaberidze, Ph.D., INFR Is their a list for those who received the Prussian Pour le Merite (which suggests he served in 1813-1814 campaigns)???? thanks, barry

German Infantry Regiment 26 Commanded by... 1814 Wilhelm, Prinz von Oranien-Nassau. then he became... 1815 Wilhelm, König v. Niederland, FM. or William I Frederick/ William I of the Netherlands Now let see what I.R. 26 did in 1814-1815. His son commanded the Netherlands troops at Waterloo. I wonder if Hauptmann Jacob Liegl/Liegel was there too.

Old Frame

Hauptmann Jacob Liegl

1808 Commission

Back of Portrait

Hello, My newest addition is a miniature portrait along with a couple of documents. Klagenfurter Landwehr - Company 1 Hauptmann Jacob Liegl I need all the help I can get since I can't read German Script. I've been trying to find out if he saw any action during 1809, 1812, or the Wars of Liberation. I haven't found anything yet. Google Books(German Script) http://books.google.com/books?id=fYkAAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA356&dq=Klagenfurter+Landwehr+liegl&ei=3PRHS-6LMZC8yQSujYSCDg&cd=1#v=onepage&q=Klagenfurter%20Landwehr%20liegl&f=false & In this book his named is spelled Liegel. http://books.google.com/books?id=eawAAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA187&dq=Klagenfurter+Landwehr+liegl&ei=3PRHS-6LMZC8yQSujYSCDg&cd=2#v=onepage&q=&f=false thanks, barry

The second item.

Hello, I was searching this morning on an auction site. These two items were saved in the past auction sales. I don't own them but some one out there has them. thanks, barry

Hello Jay, I haven't posted in this thread in a long time. Here is an update to my collection. http://www.jeanlannes.com/collection-americana thanks, barry

British General Thomas Gage's Proclamation June 12, 1775. The proclamation was written after the battles of Concord & Lexington. Image can be seen here: BY HIS EXCELLENCY The Hon. Thomas Gage, Esq; Governor, and Commander in Chief in and over his Majesty's Province of Massachusetts-Bay, a Vice Admiral of the same. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the infatuated multitudes, who have long suffered themselves to be conducted by certain well known Incendiaries and Traitors, in a fatal progression of crimes, against the constitutional authority of the state, have at length proceeded to avowed rebellion; and the good effects which were expected arise from the patience and lenity of the King's government, have been often frustated, and are now rendered hopeless, by the influence of the same evil counsels; it only remains for those who are entrusted with supreme rule, as well for the punishment of the guilty, as the protection of the well-affected, to prove they do not bear the sword in vain. The infringements which have been committed upon the most sacred rights of the crown and people of Great-Britain, are too many to enumerate on one side, and are all too attrocious to be palliated on the other. All unprejudiced people who have been witnesses of the late transactions, in this and the neighbouring provinces, will find upon a transient review, marks of premeditation and conspiracy that would justify the fulness of chastisement: And even those who are least acquainted with facts, cannot fail to receive a just impression of their enormity, in proportion as they discover the arts and assiduity by which they have been falsified or concealed. The authors of the present unnatural revolt never daring to trust their cause or their actions to the judgment of an impartial public, or even to the dispassionate reflection of their followers, have uniformly placed their chief confidence in the suppression of truth: And while indefatigable and shameless pains have been taken to obstruct every appeal to the real interest of the people of America; the grossest forgeries, calumnies and absurdities that ever insulted human understanding, have been imposed upon their credulity. The press, that distinguished appendage of public liberty, and when fairly and impartially employed its best support, has been invariably prostituted to the most contrary purposes; The animated language of ancient and virtuous times calculated to vindicate and promote the just rights and interest of mankind, have been applied to countenance the most abandoned violation of those sacred blessings; and not only from the flagitious prints, but from the popular harrangues of the times, men have been taught to depend upon activity in treason, for the security of their persons and properties; 'till to compleat the horrid profanation of terms, and of ideas, the name of God has been introduced in the pulpits to excite and justify devastation and massacre. The minds of men have been thus gradually prepared for the worst extremities; a number of armed persons, to the amount of many thousands assembled on the 19th of April last, and from behind walls, and lurking holes, attacked a detachment of the King's troops, who not expecting so consummate an act of phrenzy, unprepared for vengeance, and willing to decline it, made use of their arms only in their own defence. Since that period, the rebels, deriving confidence from impunity, have added insult to outrage; have repeatedly fired upon the King's ships and subjects, with cannon and small arms, have possessed the roads, and other communications by which the town of Boston was supplied with provisions, and with a preposterous parade of military arrangement, they affect to hold the army besieged, while part of their body make daily and indiscriminate invasions upon private property, and with a wantonness of cruelty ever incident to lawless tumult, carry depredation and distress wherever they turn their steps. The actions of the 19th of April are of such notoriety, as must baffle all attempts to contradict them, and the flames of buildings and other property from the islands, and adjacent country, for some weeks past, spread a melancholy confirmation or the subsequent assertions. In this exigency of complicated calamities, I avail myself of the last effort within the bounds of my duty, to spare the effusion of blood; to offer, and I do hereby in his Majesty's name, offer and promise, his most gracious pardon in all who shall forthwith lay down their arms, and return to the duties of peaceable subjects, excepting only from the benefit of such pardon, Samuel Adams and John Hancock, whose offences are of too flagitious a nature to admit of any other consideration about that of {Omitted text, 1w} punishments. And to the end that no person within the limits of this proffered mercy, may plead ignorance of the conseqences of refusing it, I by these presents proclaim not only the persons above-named and excepted, but also all their adherents, associates and abettors, meaning to comprehend in those terms, all and every person, and persons of what class, denomination or description soever, who have appeared in arms against the King's government, and shall not lay down the same as afore-mentioned, and likewise all such as shall so take arms after the date hereof, or who shall in any-wise protects or conceal such offenders, or assist them with money, provision, cattle, arms, ammunition, carriages, or any other necessary for subsistence or offence; or shall hold secret correspondence with them by letter, message, signal, or otherwise, to be rebels and traitors, and as such as to be treated. And whereas, during the continuance of the present unnatural rebellion, justice cannot be administered by the common law of the land, the course whereof has, for a longtime past, been violently impeded, and wholly interrupted; from whence results a necessity for using and exercising the law martial; I have therefore thought fit, by the authority vested in me, by the Royal Charter to this province, to publish, and I do hereby publish, proclaim and order the use and exercise of the law martial, within and throughout this province, for so long time as the present unhappy occasion shall necessarily require; whereof all persons are hereby required to take notice, and govern themselves, as well to maintain order and regularity among the peaceable inhabitants of the province, as to resist, encounter, and subdue the Rebels and Traitors above-described by such as shall be called upon those purposes. To these inevitable, but I trust salutary measures, it is a far more pleasing part of my duty, to add the assurances of protection and support, to all who in so trying a Crisis, shall manifest their allegiance to the King, and affection to the parent state. So that such persons as may have been intimidated to quit their habitations in the course of this alarm, may return to their respective callings and professions; and stand distinct and separate from the parricides of the constitution, till God in his Mercy shall restore to his creatures, in this distracted land, that system of happiness from which they have be seduced, the religion of peace, and liberty founded upon law. GIVEN at BOSTON, this Twelfth Day of June, in the Fifteenth Year of the Reign of his Majesty GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of GOD, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, KING, Defender of the Faith, & Annoque Domini, 1775. By His Excellency's Command, Tho's Flucker, Secr'y. Tho's Gage. GOD SAVE THE KING

Hello, A new addition. I've never heard of this so I can't wait to read it. Propaganda wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McFingal McFingal: a modern epic poem. Or, The town-meeting is a mock epic poem written by American poet John Trumbull. This canto, about 1500 lines, contains some verses from Thomas Gage's Proclamation, published in the Connecticut Courant for the 7th and the 14th of August 1775; it portrays a Scottish Loyalist, McFingal, and-his Whig opponent, Honorius, evidently a portrait of John Adams. This first canto was divided into two, and with a third and a fourth canto was published in 1782. thanks, barry

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LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE, Gaston de: Original signature on the message to the guard of honor of Emperor Napoleon.