$2,706
Napoleon Bonaparte I (1769-1821) Letter Signed, 18 November 1811. Single sheet of wove paper, inscribed on one page. To Eugène Rose de Beauharnais (1781-1824), Napoleon's stepson, Josephine's biological child, and Viceroy of Italy, advising specific troop movements; some spotting and foxing, old folds, matted, with a portrait, 9 x 7 1/4 in. "My Son, looting is increasing in the vicinity of Rome. Organize as many mobile columns as necessary-both of Italians and of French-together with cavalry detachments. Place active and intelligent officers in charge of these columns and have them march on the Roman states. They will be joined with those under General Miollis's [Sextius Alexandre François de Miollis (1759-1828)] command in order to stop this plunder. Take care of all this with speed. The Grand Duchess will also send some mobile columns from Tuscany."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-11-15
