LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, April 8, 1811. Crisply-penned letter to the Duke of Feltre, in full (translated): “I am sending you a note on Ragusa [Sicily]. I am allowing 200,000 francs this year on the reserve funds for the imperial fort construction on the Mount St. Lergio. It must be finished within the year. The committee must give the means for the fort construction in the way it can fulfill its goal and do not exceed 200,000 francs. An officer must be sent to Ragusa capable of doing the projects and be in charge of works. At least 3 or 4 officers must sign the minutes—it will be included in the corps of engineer officers and naval officers' committee to determine places where naval dock and buildings will be placed.” A small ink and pencil notation is pinned to the bottom of the page. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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