Napoléon

Napoléon

Emperor of the French (1769-1821). Autograph letter signed „Bonaparte“. no place. 1/2 p. 8vo. Double sheet.
$ 27,040 / 25.000 € (92033)

Rare autograph letter signed by Napoléon: „Je vous envoye, Madame, 10,000 ff. Je vous remercie de vous être adressé à moi. Je serai toujours fort aise de trouver l'occasion de vous être agréable […]“. A later note in ink indicates that the addressee is Marie-Euphémie-Désirée de Tascher de La Pagerie (1739-1803), paternal aunt of the future Empress Joséphine. A close friend of the governor of Martinique, the Marquis François de Beauharnais. She had arranged the marriage of her niece to his youngest son, Alexandre de Beauharnais.

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Napoléon I.

Emperor of the French (1769-1821). Document signed „Nap“. Palais de Saint-Cloud. Quer-Folio. 2 pp. Partly printed with an imperial arms vignette and dry seal (small slit at the intersection of the 4 folds).
$ 5,408 / 5.000 € (93460)

Maritime passport granted to a ship of the trading house 'Paul Nairac,' departing from the port of Bordeaux, 'to introduce, at its choice, into one of the ports of France, cotton, fish oils, dye woods, salted fish, and cod; coffees and sugars from French, American, and Asian colonies; cocoas, groceries of all kinds from former Dutch islands; indigos, mahogany, and cabinet woods. Countersigned by the Minister of Manufactures and Commerce: Jean-Baptiste Henry Collin, Count of Sussy; Minister Secretary of State: Duke of Cadore; Minister of the Navy and Colonies: Duke Decrès, and the Director General of Customs François Ferrier.

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Napoléon I.

Emperor of the French (1769-1821). Signed document „Bonaparte“. Paris. Folio. 1 p. On parchment.
$ 4,867 / 4.500 € (93563)

Promotional document from the 'Departement de Guerre' for a Captain, dated Paris 'Trente Fructidor, an onze,' i.e., 17.9.1803. Signature 'Bonaparte' and signatures of the Minister of War and the Secretary of State, paper-covered wax seal '... Bonaparte I. Consul,' very well preserved.

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Napoléon

Emperor of the French (1769-1821). Signed letter „Nap“. Mainz. 4to. 1 1/3 pp.
$ 4,867 / 4.500 € (93564)

Letter from Mainz, Germany to the Minister of War mentioning that he has bough 2000 horses in Germany to reinforce the artillery train. „Monsieur Dejean, my decrees of September 17 regarding the remounts and of the 24th regarding the supply of garrisons have not yet reached here, and here we are on the 30th. I asked you to send me an account of the procurement of horses every 8 days, both for the crews and for those of the train in Italy and Douai. I have authorized General Songer to purchase 2000 horses in Germany to reinforce the artillery train.

I don't know if I mentioned to you that I don't want horses that are less than 5 years old, which is a hindrance in campaigns starting in November. The hunters, hussars, and even the dragoons cannot find horses of the required size; they must buy smaller ones. They will thus show themselves easily, very easily, in France, while otherwise, it would be impossible. They will have 5-year-old horses in good condition, and they will even save money, allowing them to buy more. Write a circular to all the units and be very active in all this. Maintain correspondence with the depots, and every 8 days let me know the number of horses that have arrived. If the depots have more men than the money I have granted, they should produce 2 horses; authorize them to buy new ones to be fully prepared for war. I am sending you a decree to form the 5th squadron of carabiniers and cuirassiers in accordance with the decrees of August 31. It is therefore necessary to urgently procure horses so that the 4th squadron, which is at the depot, can join the army at the beginning of November. The fifth squadrons should be formed with men selected from officers who are on leave; there are still very good ones among them. Just be careful to appoint officers who are returning from the main army. This does not unfairly weaken it. On this, I pray to God to keep me in Mayence on September 30, 1806.“ In Napoleon's campaigns of 1805 (against Austria and Russia), 1806 (against Prussia), and 1809 (again against Austria), Mainz was the most important French assembly point..

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Napoléon

Emperor of the French (1769-1821). Document signed „Bonaparte“. St. Cloud. Folio. 1 p. On parchment.
$ 3,786 / 3.500 € (93565)

Promotion certificate 'Departement de Guerre' for a lieutenant, dated St. Cloud '27 Floreal...' with the signature 'Bonaparte' and signatures of the Minister of War and the Secretary of State, minor tear, slight traces, very clear paper-covered wax seal '... Bonaparte I. Consul.'

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Napoléon

Emperor of the French (1769-1821). Letter signed „Nap“. Compiègne. 4to. 3/4 p.
$ 4,867 / 4.500 € (93566)

To „Monsieur le comte de Cessac“ whom he orders to send the 4th bataillon in Strasbourg to Wesel Germany (in preparation of the Russian campaign). „Monsieur le comte de Cessac, Je donne ordre que le cadre su 4ème bataillon du 46eme se rende à Strasbourg et que le cadre du 4ème bataillon du 19ème délègue se rende à Wesel. Ces cadres prendront chacun 900 conscrits. Donnez ordre que le conflit d’administration de ces régiments fournissent aux bataillons l’habillement, le petit et le grand équipement, ils peuvent retirer de leur magasin en tout ou en partie ; nous leurs fournirons les draps.

C’est le moyen de pourvoir aujourd’hui à l’habillement du conscrit réfractaire. Sur ce je pris Dieu qu’il vous ait eu sa sainte garde.“ Translation: "Count de Cessac, I hereby order that the staff of the 4th battalion of the 46th proceed to Strasbourg and that the staff of the 4th battalion of the 19th delegate proceed to Wesel. These staffs will each take 900 conscripts. Instruct the administrative conflicts of these regiments to provide the battalions with clothing, small and large equipment; they can withdraw from their stores in whole or in part; we will provide them with sheets. This is the means of providing for the clothing of the refractory conscript today. With this, I pray to God that He has kept you in His holy care.".

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Napoléon

Emperor of the French (1769-1821). Letter signed „Nap“. Paris. 4to. 1/2 p.
$ 4,867 / 4.500 € (93567)

Napoleon poses questions to Comte de Sussy regarding the provisioning of the troops, written six weeks before the start of the Russian campaign, likely a message already composed in anticipation. „Monsieur le comte de Sussy, le procès-verbal de la séance du conseil des subsistances du 24 mars m’a fait par connaître la situation des choses. Demandez au Commandant Masse d’y faire incérer le renseignement accoutumé, c’at à dire, la situation des achats, les quantités de farine, les quantités de blé et les lieux où tout cela se trouve, afin que je puisse me faire une idée de notre situation actuelle.

Sur ce je prie Dieu qu’il vous ait eu sa sainte garde.“ Translation: "Monsieur le comte de Sussy, the minutes of the meeting of the subsistence council on March 24 have informed me of the situation. Please ask Commander Masse to include the usual information, that is, the status of purchases, quantities of flour, quantities of wheat, and the locations where all this is stored, so that I can form an idea of our current situation. With this, I pray that God has kept you in His holy care.".

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Napoleon I.

Emperor of the French (1769-1821). Letter signed „Np“. Paris. 4to. 1/2 p. Double sheet. Age toning.
$ 3,786 / 3.500 € (94207)

The letter concerns a reorganization of the troops of the Elbe, and Napoleon I entrusts the Duke of Feltre with the assembly of each regiment as well as the guard of the troops. "Monsieur le Duc de Feltre, I am returning to you your work from January 29th, as the basis of the organization of these corps has been changed. Please provide me with the status reports of the Elbe Observation Corps, Italy, 1st and 22nd of the Rhine, indicating their movements so that I may know the precise time of the assembly of each regiment? With this, I pray to God to keep you in His holy guard.“

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Napoleon I.

Emperor of the French (1769-1821). Document signed „Np“. Vitebsk. Folio. 1 p.
$ 8,112 / 7.500 € (94208)

Rare document „Rapport“ from Russia, a request for a pension signed and granted by the Emperor. His Majesty granted a pension of three hundred francs to soldier Henri Endrich, a Soldier in the 103rd regiment, on May 10th last year, who has served for 53 years. For the execution of this Decree, I requested information from the Administration Council of the 103rd regiment? They responded that Soldier Endrich, aged 80, has expressed his intention to receive this pension within the unit, under the colors of which he wishes to die. Although he enjoys good health, his advanced age should no longer allow him to perform active duty. Accordingly, I have the honor to request that His Majesty inform me whether it is his wish that this soldier receives his active duty pay at the same time as his pension or if he should be discharged from his unit.

He will be granted this reward in the residence of his choice. The Minister of War Duke of Feltre Response: Soldier Endrich will be able to enjoy his active duty pay. Vitebsk, August 6, 1812..

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Napoléon I.

Kaiser der Franzosen (1769-1821). Printed naval patent signed ("Np"). Le palais des Tuileries [Paris]. 25.03.1813. 490:350 mm. Blankoformular.
$ 4,867 / 4.500 € (33106/BN27891)

Naval patent for an unidentified American boat, counter-signed by trade secretary Jean-Baptiste Henry Collin (1776-1837), state secretary Pierre Antoine Noël Bruno comte Daru (1767-1829), naval secretary Denis Decrès (1761-1820), and the director general of customs. Fine document from the age of the Napoleonic Wars, when the English army had occupied the Iberian Peninsula, fighting against Napoléon's troops, and field marshal Wellington was about to commence his final (and ultimately successful) attack.

The present letter patent was issued by the French consul in Charlestown, New York, Boston or Baltimore and permitted American ships to move more or less freely toward France. The British warships were blocking the U.S. ports and obstructing American trade with France - one of the causes for the War of 1812, not resolved until December 1814. - Large reinforced tears to folds; slight edge damage, otherwise in good condition. Left edge trimmed, touching the printed text of the counter-leaf..

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Napoleon I.

Kaiser der Franzosen (1808-1873). Document signed ("Np"). Kaiserliches Hauptquartier Dresden. 18.06.1813. 4 SS. auf Doppelblatt. Folio.
$ 4,867 / 4.500 € (77551/BN49996)

An imperial decree constituting the "Corps d'Observation d'Italie", with a total of seven divisions of French, Italian and Neapolitan troops, stating the composition of their infantry, cavalry, and artillery regiments in detail: "[...] Art. 1er. Le Corps d'Observation de Vérone prendra le titre de Corps d'Observation d'Italie. Art. 2. Ce corps sera composé de 4 divisions françaises, 2 divisions italiennes et une division français-napolitaine, total 7 divisions. Art. 3. Les sept divisions seront formées ainsi qu'il suit [...]". - Written during the Truce of Pläswitz at the time of the Napoleonic Wars.

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Napoleon I.

Kaiser der Franzosen (1769-1821). Brief mit eigenh. U. Schönbrunn (Wien). 10.06.1809. ½ S. Kl.-4to.
$ 5,949 / 5.500 € (84250