French general under Napoleon (1753–1800) who commanded French forces during their Egyptian campaign in the late 1790s. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Kleber,” one page, 8.5 x 13, September 21, 1799. Order to pay Rene Desgenettes 4,500 livres “to compensate him for losses he suffered during the expedition to Syria” (translated). Signed at the conclusion by Kleber and countersigned by Desgenettes, who was the French army’s chief doctor. In very good condition, with a horizontal storage fold, uniform shade of toning, scattered foxing and soiling, and a few repaired tears to the edges. RRAuction COA.
