LS in French, signed “Nap,” one page, 6.75 x 7.5, March 25, 1807. Letter to his son. In full (translated): “I am in receipt of your letter of the 11th of March and the report on the state of conditions of the 15th of February. How is it that the 16th of the line still has only 1,605 men in its fighting battalions? Why do the battalions of the 35th have only 1,800 men? How is it that the three battalions of the 9th have only 2,100 men? How is it that the 6th of the Hussars has only 600 men? I ask the same question about 9th of Riflemen. When will these regiments have 1,000 horses?” Suede-matted and framed with two portraits of Napoleon to an overall size of 29.5 x 18.5. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold passing through the top portion of signature. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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