WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 17 MAY TO 7 JUNE 2024

17 History THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · FRIDAY 7 JUNE 2024 34 1809 (21 June). Letter from Emperor Napoleon to General Lauriston. Napoleon writes from Schonbrunn ordering Lauriston to move 80 carriages of munitions to Vienna and to return other munitions he may have back to the corps they belong to, as well as returning the out of service cannon to be restored in Vienna. Dictated to and written by a secretary and clearly signed by the Emperor. A very rare Napoleonic letter in the midst of his conquests. Framed with a translation of the letter into English, and an Archives de France export permit. 7 by 7in. (17.8 by 17.8cm) Provenance: Autographic, Paris, May 2000; Whence purchased by the present owner Condition: Very fine, attractively framed. Estimate €5,000-€7,000 (approx £4,270-£5,980) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 34