LS in French, boldly signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, March 19, 1811. Napoleon writes to Count Nicholas-François Mollien, Minister of the Public Treasury. In full (translated): “I am sending you a request for funds from the Ministry of Administration. It is useless to pass a decree which would hamper distribution. I authorize you to apply these 700,000 francs to the April distribution. Tell the minister that he can order the debit of this sum on the month of April, and that you will pay this sum according to the order as soon as you receive it. Thereupon I pray to God that He keeps you under His holy protection….” In very fine, fresh condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
