Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 8 x 12.5, December 3, 1798. Order issued to the Chief Ordnance Officer. In full (translated): “Please issue an additional 200 pairs of shoes to the Maltese Legion and have 400 caps and 400 shirts delivered to them tomorrow during the course of the day.” Signed at the conclusion by Napoleon as Commanding General of the Army of Egypt. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, creasing and wax remnants to top corners, pencil notation under date, and some ink toning along top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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