Christian Friedrich von COCHENHAUSEN: 2 letters KASSEL 1809 

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They bid on two autographed, signed Vorphila letters of the Hessian Minister of War and Lieutenant Generals Christian Friedrich von Cochenhausen (1769-1839).

Aimed at the forest inspector FRiedrich Ludwig Ernst von den Brincken (1748-1832) in Clausthal and his wife Güntherine Friederike Charlotte, née. Hartmann (1762-1824).

Dated Kassel, 10. and 15. May 1809.

Christian Friedrich von Cochenhausen became the first sous-governor of the Pagenhaus in the Kingdom of Westphalia in 1808; he trained the students in the sciences. -- was one of his pupils Ferdinand von den Brincken, a son of the recipient; this was a page for the king Jérôme Bonaparte of Westphalia and wanted to pursue a career as an officer.

1.) Letter to Mrs. von den Brincken, dated Kassel, 10. May 1809. Scope: 2 pages of text, one blank page, one address page.

At the beginning he apologizes for not having sent a receipt yet (certainly for money received for his son's education).

"I am very pleased that your son, through his beneficial testimony, has instilled in my mother's heart the confidence of the deep, true interest that I would like to take in his future fate and which I would like to establish all the more firmly the more open and honest he is His character and excellent mental abilities make him worthy of not playing any of the subordinate roles. I help him as much as I can, I'm very pleased with his hard work, and if I had one wish for him, it would be for him to speak a little more fluently, especially in his speech French to find; a language that speaks to him and our good KKings and benefactors [[this means Jérôme Bonaparte, younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte]] bring closer and known can make. But this will come."

Signed "Fr. v. Cochenhausen."

With stamps "CASSEL" and "FRANCO", plus handwritten postage notes.

2.) Letter to the forestry inspector von den Brincken, dated Kassel, the 15th. May 1809. Scope: 3 text pages and an address page.

At the beginning he confirms received money and makes a calculation in this regard.

"Your son was definitely Sr. To accompany Your Majesty, but nothing has come of the departure until then because the unrest that has broken out every now and then prevents this; However, if the king's journey still takes place, I will inform you immediately. It was very good news for me that you, dear Mr. von Brincken, were pleased with my young pupil. [...] Recently it was almost in my power to make him an officer with a cavalry regiment. to suggest. The following reasons prevented me from doing so: Your son's military instruction has not yet ended. If I took him away from his studies, especially mathematical and tactical lessons, he would stop halfway, with no hope of moving forward, since the time of a prospective officer is calculated in such a way that he has little left for further training, especially in the first years remains. If all advancement in the current military were based on ancienneté, then my caution would be perfectly worthy, as he would still have gone through his career, stupid or clever, with or without knowledge. But since in our days a lot is demanded of anyone who wants to act more as a warrior in the military, to become something more than a mere captain; so I thought it necessary to keep him here for a while for the sake of his future happiness. Of course, the consequences will only be revealed on his 30th birthday. If it is visible for years, then I hope he will give me justice. [...] I know the magnitude of the responsibility that lies with me towards the King and those parents who entrust me with the leadership of their children, but I believe that I cannot fulfill this better than if I seek my sweetest reward in hope to have once produced suitable members of the state. In the full conviction that Yours. High prosperity If you feel like you are in tune with me, I have the honor of being yours. High prosperity most devoted servant Fr. v. Cochenhausen."

With stamp "CASSEL" and handwritten postage notes.

Format: each 24.2 x 18,8 cm (folded 13 x 8 cm).

About the pupil Friedrich Anton Ernst Ferdinand from the Brincken: Born on the 23. In February 1793, he became page of King of Westphalia Jérôme Bonaparte and traveled to France with his court in 1810. On the 24th In July 1810 he became sous-lieutenant in the 2nd Hussar Regiment. In 1812 he became a lieutenant in the Chevaux-Legers of the Westphalian Guard, took part in the Russian campaign, and returned injured in February 1813. In May 1813 he became personal adjutant of General Hans Georg Graf von Hammerstein-Equord (1771-1841). When Hammerstein was arrested soon afterwards, Brincken was briefly placed under arrest, but was soon released and returned to service with the Chevaux-Legers of the Guard. In February 1814 he became a lieutenant in the Royal Prussian National Hussars Regiment in Halberstadt. In 1815 he took part in the campaign against Napoleon in the corps of General Graf Bülow von Dennewitz (1755-1816) and fought in the Battle of Waterloo. In 1817 von den Brincken became an adjutant at the Landwehr Cavalry Inspectorate in Erfurt under General von Brunikowsky.

In 1819 he married Albertine von Motz (d. 1865), a daughter of the important statesman Friedrich von Motz (1775-1830), and becomes District administrator in the Birnbaum district and district stable master in Zirke.

Condition: paper slightly wrinkled; with opening-related tears and tears in the center fold (with minor loss of letters). Please beacAlso pay attention to the pictures at the end of the item description!

Internal note: Old letters in red folder

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About Christian Friedrich von Cochenhausen (source: wikipedia):

Christian Friedrich von Cochenhausen (also: Kochenhausen, * 17. December 1769 in Eschwege; † 8th. March 1839 in Kassel) was Minister of War and Lieutenant General under Elector Wilhelm II. from Hesse.

Life

Origin: His parents were Major General Johann Friedrich von Cochenhausen (1728–1793) and his wife Christine, née von Oberg from the Duttenstedt family.

Career: Even as a child, he noticed his eagerness to learn and actually wanted to devote himself to science later. His father fought on the British side in the American Revolutionary War in 1780 when he came to the page and cadet house in Kassel. Cochenhausen remained there until 1785 when he was transferred to the bodyguard as an ensign. By 1806 he became captain of the guard and also took part in the First Coalition War. Whenever the opportunity arose, Cochenhausen continued his education and soon became one of the most knowledgeable men of his class. The landgrave also noticed this. He made him commander of the bodyguard and then also tutor to Prince Ernst of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld. Cochenhausen was given extensive powers to train the then 13-year-old prince. A lifelong friendship later developed between the two. In the Fourth Coalition War, Napoleon also occupied Hesse-Kassel in 1806. Like all officers, Cochenhausen was given the choice of joining the emperor or being taken to Metz or Luxembourg as a prisoner of war. Like most officers, he went into captivity, from which he was only released in the winter of 1807/08. The Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel was dissolved and the Kingdom of Westphalia took its place. Since Cochenhausen had to support a family, he went into service there. He therefore became the first sous-governor of the Pagenhaus in 1808. He liked the position because it enabled him not to fight for the emperor but to continue to work scientifically. The Governor General von Lossberg gave him the task of training the students in the sciences. On 26. On March 8, 1812, Cochenhausen was presented with the confirmation patent as a knight by Jérôme Bonaparte and on March 8th. In November 1812 he was admitted to the Order of the Westphalian Crown.

In 1813, after Napoleon's defeat in the Battle of Leipzig, the kingdom dissolved. The then Electoral Prince Wilhelm rushed to Kassel and gathered an army of 25,000 men to fight against the French, including the then Lieutenant Colonel Cochenhausen. He became quartermaster general and lieutenant colonel in the general staff. It is also his achievement that the transition from Napoleonic administration back to the electoral administration was relatively orderly, despite the conflicting interests. The new Hessian army was used in 1814 to blockade some border fortresses including Metz and Luxembourg. He himself earned the recognition of his commanders. After the First Peace of Paris, the army returned and was demobilized. Cochenhausen was then appointed governor of the page and cadet house. The institute had a good reputation and cadets came from home and abroad, and in 1818 Cochenhausen was also promoted to colonel. He remained governor of the house until Elector Wilhelm I died in 1821. His son, the now King Wilhelm II, appointed him head of the war department and head of the general staff. Under his leadership the army was modernized. It affected all areas from organization, equipment and clothing to drilling. There were now regimental schools and other military facilities. Cochenhausen also ordered a topographical survey of the country in order to obtain sensible maps. A great advantage was that he enjoyed the complete trust of the Elector, who let him do what he wanted. In 1828 he was appointed major general. It was not until 1831 that the new War Ministry was founded when he resigned from the post of head of the General War Department. Nevertheless, Cochenhausen remained head of the general staff, the military, studies, examinations and orders commission. On the occasion of the celebration of his 50th anniversary of service, he received an honorary doctorate of Dr. phil. the University of Marburg. On the 1st In April 1838 he received his retirement at his own request and was placed in the army à la suite.

Cochenhausen was never seriously ill, so no one worried when he caught a cold in April 1839 and died of pneumonia shortly afterwards.

During his life he received numerous medals. Cochenhausen was Commander 1st Class of the House Order of the Golden Lion, Knight of the Order of Military Merit and the Order of the Iron Helmet. He spoke five languages ​​and was a member of the Wettau Society of Nature Friends and the Hessian History Association.

Family: Cochenhausen married Marie Barbe Georgine Raffin (* 11. March 1773; † 14. February 1836), a daughter of the first preacher and inspector of the French Reformed community in Hesse. The couple had six children including:

Ernst Friedrich Ferdinand (1803–1871), Hessian major general

Friederike Dorothea Gabriele Louise (* 10. January 1794; † 8th. July 1851)