LS in French, signed “Nap,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, June 18, 1811. Letter to the Duke de Feltre, Minister of War General Henri Clarke. In full (loosely translated): “Let me know if on July 1, I have the 5th and 6th Companies of the train du génie, each with their 50 harnessed transports and having by company about 9,000 tools. If I can have them for July 1, make sure that they are organized as soon as possible. I guess that the horses were purchased and tools were made. He must give up the infantry tools; they are too heavy and would inhibit the soldier in his march; he would eventually throw them away: it would be a great loss. Make the delivery to the engineers. You will receive a decree by which I ordered one complement for the companies of the train of the army of Portugal and the companies of engineers of the army reserve. You will take funds from the engineering budget, this will be the object of 250,000 francs. Make sure that on August 15 this exists in Bayonne. I pray God that he will have you in His Holy guard.” In the lower left is pinned a short note in French, 3 x 1.5, possibly in the hand of the Duke de Feltre: “Rec the 19th June and remitted M. le Colonel De Caux.” In fine condition, with some mild irregular toning, not detracting from the crisp writing and signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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