Partially printed DS, rapidly signed with his usual “Np,” one page, 8.25 x 12.25, December 19, 1810. A formal request for six months leave on behalf of Adjutant Commandant Laville; Napoleon, along with two other officials, signs his assent in the left margin. Accompanied by an official certificate from the French government approving export of this item. In fine, clean condition, with mounting remnant along one edge of reverse (invisible from the front), and faint show-through from notation on reverse, well away from signature. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
