PRUSSIA – AUTOGRAPHED LETTER – GENERAL der INFANTERIE FRIEDRICH WILHELM GRAF von BÜLOW DENNEWITZ

This signed letter from Friedrich Wilhelm Graf von Bülow Dennewitz (1755-1816) is a rare and precious artifact. He was a highly successful commander who led the Prussian IV. ArmeeKorps under Blücher at the Battle of Waterloo. This ArmeeKorps faced the heaviest action and successfully accomplished its mission during the momentous battle. The letter, dated 13 September 1813, provides Dienstanweisungen (instructions or regulations). For a document nearly two centuries old, it is in remarkably good condition.

Translation of the Letter: The letter includes orders and instructions issued by von Bülow. Although a full translation would offer more insight, the content underscores his strategic importance during a critical period of military history.

Links for Additional Historical Context:

• Historical Analysis: Learn more about Friedrich Wilhelm Graf von Bülow's military career and his role in the Napoleonic Wars on his Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Wilhelm_Freyher_von_B%C3%BClow).
• Military Games and Movies: Explore the historical context through games like Battlefield 1 (https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-1) and movies such as Paths of Glory (1957) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050825/).
• Ancestry Resources: Investigate your own German heritage with resources from Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com) and MyHeritage (https://www.myheritage.com).