Lot 460
Bonaparte, Napoleon (1769-1821). Military and political leader, his driving ambition to extend France's military dominion led to almost 20 years of war in Europe. Napoleon's reforms of the military, legal and education systems produced lasting changes in French society.
Letter Signed ("Np"). In French. One page, large octavo, Paris, January 24, 1810. To Count de Mollien. Docketed at lower right. Faint mailing folds, very minor foxing and some soil. Otherwise in fine condition.
1810 was an important year for Napoleon -- he annexed Holland, formed an alliance with the Swedes and married Marie-Louise of Austria -- definitely a big year on all fronts. In full: "Monsieur de Mollien, Availing ourselves of M. de Monteleone for the affairs of the Treasury is not a good idea, and I cannot approve that initiative. Besides, it is up to M. de Monteleone to arrange things with his government for what he wants to do and to travel to America. With these words, I pray that God keeps you in His holy care. Paris, January 24, 1810. Np"
A wonderful offering considering that letters from Napoleon mentioning America rarely come up for sale.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,500.
This letter is published in Arnna (#199 of Lettres au Comte Mollien).
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