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Endorsement forwarding the document to the minister of police for a report, signed in rare form from the former French Ruler “Bonaparte.” Three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7” x 9.25”, Paris, Feb 15th, 1802. Senator Fabre Lamartilliere writes to Napoleon on behalf of a former artillery officer who has not been officially discharged, reads in part: “Having served with Citizen Laporte, I know well his extreme honestu, his exemplary morality, and especially the tenderness of his character, I have deemed it, considering his present painful circumstances, a duty to submit to you this good testimony regarding him.” Overall in fine condition with a vertical/horizontal fold and tape repair to the upper left. We guarantee this lot to pass PSA/DNA or JSA authentication, and full certification can be arranged for an additional fee (please contact us for further details).