LS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 4, 1811. Letter to the Duke de Feltre, the minister of war. In part (translated): "I’ve been informed that a large number of my refractory draftees are being held in the Citadel of the Island of Re and that many of them are dying because of cramped quarters. I can’t see why they shouldn’t have the freedom of walking about at will in the city. The island is probably sufficiently guarded by customs officials and the men should not be confined in such a manner as to affect their health. Send an officer to check on conditions and create good order. I have many fine draftees on those 3 islands and they have to be looked after. I want to know, by Departments, the condition of the men of the Belle-Isle and Island of Re regiments.” In fine condition. Interesting military content from the height of his empire in the year prior to his invasion of Russia. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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