ALS in French, signed with her rare full signature “Josephine Bonaparte,” one page, 4 x 7, November 19, 1800. Letter to Napoleon’s Minister of War Alexandre Berthier. In full (translated): “I am very interested, my dear Berthier, in Worthy de Poncelet. He has a wife and family. I particularly recommend him to you and ask you to do everything you can to be of service to him. Greetings my dear Berthier. Friendship forever.” Matted with a handsome color engraving by painter Baron Francois Gerard to an overall size of 18 x 14.5. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases and wrinkles, and some light toning and soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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