Rescript of emperor Pavel I to marching ataman, general-mayor A.K. Denisov on awarding him the order of St Anna 1-st degree for bravery and alertness he showed in battles with the French during the crossing of Switzerland's Alps. Signed: “Pavel”. Gatchina, 29th October 1799.
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