Handwritten endorsement, “Apr, Bonaparte,” as First Consul, on the first page of a manuscript document, in French, one page, both sides, 8 x 12, dated April 7, 1801. The document, signed by Napoleon’s Minister of War reads, in part (translated): “In the artillery, there are 3 brigadier generals made generals of Division, 2 cheifs of brigade made brigadier generals, 6 cheifs of Battalion made cheifs of brigade, 1 Captain made cheif of brigade, 2 Captains made cheifs of Battalion and of Squadron, 1 Second Lieutenant made cheif of Battalion, 10 Lieutenants made Captains, 6 sub-officers made Lieutenants in all 31…This proposition is motivated…by the good service of the officers that have already merited the benevolence of the government.” Beneath Napoleon’s approval, is a handwritten endorsement signed “Bremond,” and reads, in part (translated): “The First Consul approving the proposed measure by the bureau of the artillery, will conform to it in proposition. By order.” Document is matted and framed, so both sides may be read, to an overall size of 11 x 15, and affixed by hinges on its left edge to a matted and framed display with an engraved translation of the document, a small name plaque, and a portrait of Napoleon, to an overall size of 39.25 x 22. Intersecting folds, and red wax seal remnants to center of document, otherwise fine condition. Two months earlier, Napoleon had signed the Treaty of Luneville, ending the war against the Holy Roman Empire, leaving only Great Britain to stand against his empire. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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