Manuscript DS in French, signed “Granted, Bonaparte,” one page, 9 x 14, circa March 1800. A military document in which Noel Marie Joseph Girard, an inactive military officer, asks to be re-enlisted into the grenadiers of a new battalion. In part (translated): “Not having been able to become a member of your own guard, I decided to go back into the active military service, if you are kind enough to agree…I have been in all military campaigns since 1792 until the treaty of Leoben [1797].” Boldly signed in the upper left by Napoleon. Handsomely cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 20. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, and light scattered creases and soiling. Accompanied by a full translation. Girard went on to a distinguished military career and was promoted as a general officer in 1831, named a baron of the empire, decorated as a knight of the Legion of Honour, and awarded membership in the Order of Saint Louis. A fantastic, well-preserved document approved by the acclaimed military tactician using a less common variation of his signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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