DS, in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 7.5 x 9, no date. Napoleon’s instructions regarding a petition presented to him by Darton, a former magistrate in Paris and the father-in-law of Muiron, an aide-de-camp killed at the Battle of Arcole in the service of General Bonaparte. Darton asks for a position at the Council of State or at any administration. Boldly signed at the conclusion in black ink by Napoleon. Some scattered mild soiling, pin through left side and some light edge creasing, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
