LS in French, signed “Napole,” one page, 7 x 9, May 27, 1806. Letter to his adopted son, Prince Eugene de Beauharnais, demanding information on the divisions of the Army of Italy and the arrival of French troops in Milan. In full (translated): "Let me know how the divisions of the Army of Italy which are in the Kingdom of Naples are living. Are you paying them, or is the King of Naples? How much are they costing? You have mentioned nothing concerning the arrival in Milan of the 2nd Battalion of the 18th Light Infantry Regiment which was to have been there on the 21st of May, or the 4th Battalion of the 92nd Regiment which was to have arrived there on the 22nd, of the depot of the 8th Chasseurs which was also to have arrived on the 22nd, of the 4th Battalion of the 11th Line Infantry which was supposed to get there on the 23rd, of the 3rd and 4th Battalions of the 35th which were due there on the 24th, of the 84th's depot on the 25th, as well as that of the 6th Chasseur Regiment. Inform me of the situation of the last two Battalions and depots when they go through Adda on their way to the Frioul." In fine condition. An important letter demonstrating Napoleon's meticulously detailed involvement in the movement of troops throughout his empire.
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