SIGNED DURING CLOSE OF FRENCH CAMPAIGNS IN EGYPT AND SYRIA NAPOLÉON. Endorsement Signed,...

SIGNED DURING CLOSE OF FRENCH CAMPAIGNS IN EGYPT AND SYRIA NAPOLÉON. Endorsement Signed, "Bonaparte," as First Consul, requesting that Major Germain be assigned to a cavalry unit at the first opportunity, in French, written in the left margin of Germain's letter to him explaining that he had been a prisoner of war in Egypt and requesting a cavalry post because his battle injuries prevent him from serving on foot. 1 page, folio; short closed tear at upper left repaired verso with cello tape, folds. Paris, [23 July 1801]

Estimate $2,000 - 3,000

Price Realized (with Buyer's Premium) $1,500