Napoleon I (1769-1821) French military and political leader; emperor of the French (1804-15). Letter Endorsed "Np" with holograph "approuvé" on a report presented to him by Count Bertrand (1773-1844), the general who was with Napoleon in all campaigns and accompanied him into exile on both Elba and St. Helena, one page, in French, 11¾ x 8¼ in. (Porto Ferragio, Elba), Jan. 12, 1815. Letters written by Napoleon from Elba are rare. Additionally, this letter is written on fine paper with a beautiful Napoleonic watermark.
The letter regards terms of a debt payment on funds placed by the commune of Porto Ferragio in the Caisse d'amortissement de Paris. The debt may be settled with royal obligations due in three years and with a lost of three and two-thirds percent, in addition to interest. Bertrand cautions against holding the debt and advises that the mayor of Porto Ferraio should sell it at once. Napoleon pens his agreement with Bertrand. Six weeks later, on Feb. 26, 1815, Napoleon escaped from Elba and ruled France again for a period called the Hundred Days, before being defeated at Waterloo on June 15, 1815, and exiled to St. Helena.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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