Letter from Napoleon Bonaparte to Louis-Alexandre Berthier, Minister of War, 1801

The original letter from the First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte, dated November 1, 1801, in French, to the Minister of War Louis-Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815). The letter is written on verge paper, with watermarks. The size is 233*185 mm. The cap contains a vignette depicting Marianne— the national symbol of French freedom, sitting among the symbols of the French Republic, and the inscription "Au nom du Peuple Français — Bonaparte Consul de la Republique" ("In the name of French citizens — Bonaparte Consul of the Republic"). The text of the letter "Je vous prie, Citoyen Ministre, de donner l'ordre à trois adjoints de la garde des Consuls, dont deux chefs d'escadron et un capitaine, de se rendre à Brest pour être employés dans leurs grades dans l'etat major de l'armée de St Domingue" ("I beg you, citizen Minister, order three deputies of the Consular Guard, including two squadron commanders and a captain, to go to Brest to enlist in their ranks, a major of the army of Santo Domingo ... with the involvement of the consular guard, including two squadron chiefs and a captain, working in Brest as a general of the army staff of Santo Domingo..."). Below is the full signature "Bonaparte", which he used in personal correspondence. The set includes a certificate of authenticity from the Spanish IAA autograph auction house. A museum-level rarity, a wonderful VIP gift. Guarantee of authenticity.