French soldier, statesman, and historian (1767–1829) who served in the Revolutionary Wars and later filled various cabinet posts under Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Daru,” one page, 7 x 9, Départment de la Guerre letterhead, [March 10, 1802]. Daru approves a claim payment. The integral leaf bears the address panel. Intersecting folds, light handling wear, and scattered mild soiling and staining, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
