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Napoleon document signed ''Bonaparte'' on engraved ''Republique Francaise'' letterhead, also engraved ''Bonaparte General en Chef de L'Armee d'Italie''. Datelined General Headquarters of Verona, 30 October 1796, Napoleon instructs General Baraguay d'Hilliers, one of his top commanders in Italy, ''I wrote you, Citizen General, to have the different agents of the army come, especially the agents in charge of foraging and artillery transportation. I ask you to reiterate the order for them to report immediately to the General Headquarters, it is surprising that the artillery transport agent hasn't yet come by. / Bonaparte / I ask you to also give me information on the gathering in the city Marguerita and on the 29th Batallion from whom we haven't yet received any news.'' Single-page document measures 8'' x 11.5''. With red seal on verso with the General's address. Tear to verso from being affixed to seal, else near fine. Accompanied by complete translation.
Napoleon Bonaparte Official Document Signed During the Italian Campaign -- ''...give me information on the gathering in the city Marguerita and on the 29th Battalion...''
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