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Napoleon

“Send two captains, two lieutenants and two second lieutenants in all haste to Rennes to be employed in the 5th batallion”

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“Send two captains, two lieutenants and two second lieutenants in all haste to Rennes to be employed in the 5th batallion”

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7 x 9, October 28, 1808. Letter to General Clarke. In part (translated): “I told you yesterday to send two captains, two lieutenants and two second lieutenants in all haste to Rennes to be employed in the 5th batallion of the 1st Legion of the Reserve.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, some stray ink marks near bottom, and a three-line notation, in French, under the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #426 - Ended April 16, 2014





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