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An indenture is a legally binding contract between two or more parties, often used for real estate transactions, and this document pertains to the sale of \"ffrosemarsheland\" in the parishes of Folkestone and Rovington in the County of Kent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parties involved in the agreement are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Marsh, a yeoman from Upereile in the parish of Folkestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdam Castle, a yeoman from Scope in the parish of Folkestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Reynolds, of the town of Folkestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Hart, a mariner of the town of Folkestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe document records that Marsh, Castle, and Reynolds, in exchange for five shillings, have bargained and sold to John Hart \"those pieces or parcels of ffrosemarsheland commonly called or known by the name of the Welock\". The land is estimated to be 54 acres, located near a \"certain Level called Romney Marsh,\" and was formerly in the tenure of an individual named Smith. The document also details the various rights and appurtenances associated with the land, including \"ways paths passages Waters Watercourses,\" and a commitment by the buyer to pay a yearly rent of one peppercorn on the last day of the term if demanded. 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The product is a 1775 Yoeman Indenture with seal from the reign of King George III. This historical document likely involves a contract or agreement between a Yoeman (a common laborer) and another party during this specific period of British history. The seal adds authenticity and adds to the collectible aspect of this piece, making it a valuable antique for those interested in manuscripts and historical artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eText: “This Indenture made the [—] day of September in the fifteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith \u0026amp;c Between Thomas Moss of the parish of [—] in the County of [—] yeoman of the one part and Francis Budden of the parish of [—] in the County of [—] yeoman of the other part Witnesseth that the said Thomas Moss for and in consideration of the sum of [—] lawful money of Great Britain to him in hand paid by the said Francis Budden at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged…”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44600863424590,"sku":"EB-326897470099","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_2ab40c08-edaf-477e-bc0c-d73b8d581ee1.jpg?v=1792408537"},{"product_id":"document-signed-by-queen-victoria-canada-warrant-seal-intact","title":"Document Signed By Queen Victoria, Canada Warrant, Seal Intact","description":"\u003cp\u003eDocument measures 15 3\/4 x 12 1\/2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis document is a Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria, and signed by her, dated April 2, 1841, appointing C. 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The circumstances stated are such as to require consideration, and I beg you will be assured of my attention to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are aware that it is not always in my power to comply with every request, but I shall be happy to render any assistance consistent with the duties of my station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have received your former communication and shall take care that it is properly attended to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI remain, Sir,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour obedient servant,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44600939872334,"sku":"EB-327099150777","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_71920f62-92c3-4581-a66f-9222eb3c552d.jpg?v=1792408866"},{"product_id":"1773-bank-of-england-notes-act-king-george-iii-anti-counterfeiting-law","title":"1773 Bank Of England Notes Act - King George III - Anti Counterfeiting Law","description":"\u003cp\u003e1773 Bank of England Notes Act – King George III – Anti-Counterfeiting Law – Original Parliament Statute\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal British Parliamentary statute printed in London in 1773, during the reign of King George III.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis official Act of Parliament is titled:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An Act for the more effectual preventing the forging of the Notes or Bills of the Governor and Company of the Bank of England; and for the preventing the obtaining a false Credit, by the Imitation of the Notes or Bills of the said Governor and Company.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued as Chapter LXXIX of the statutes enacted in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of King George III, this legislation was designed to combat the growing problem of forged Bank of England notes and fraudulent imitations of paper currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted by the King's Printers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles Eyre \u0026amp; William Strahan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLondon, 1773\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis statute represents an early effort by the British government to protect the integrity of the nation's paper currency and financial system. 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Documents signed during his War Office service are considerably scarcer than his later political correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse bears a contemporary docket summarizing the contents and identifying the matter as relating to warrants for the 97th Regiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal manuscript letter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWar Office\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e23 December 1812\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by Lord Palmerston\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNapoleonic Wars period\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary finance and pay administration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences the 97th Regiment of Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntegral address\/docket on reverse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good original condition with expected mailing folds, light age toning, and excellent legibility throughout. 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The autograph is clear and attractive, and all manuscript text remains highly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scarce and visually impressive artifact relating to the diplomacy that reshaped Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. 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The letter further states that his official commission papers will be delivered by the commanding general.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike routine administrative correspondence, this document records a specific military command appointment made during the pivotal 1813 campaign following Napoleon's rebuilding of the Grande Armée after the Russian disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal manuscript letter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParis, May 1813\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial French Ministry of War stationery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by Henri-Jacques-Guillaume Clarke, Duc de Feltre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Brigade General Pouget\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences Emperor Napoleon's orders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary command appointment for the Department of Aude (Carcassonne)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 8 × 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good condition with normal folds from official handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA desirable Napoleonic military document combining an original ministerial signature, direct reference to Napoleon's orders, and historically significant wartime content.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601082150990,"sku":"EB-327236667624","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_670c0b47-639e-4751-83bf-d6c9f9accbf9.jpg?v=1792409426"},{"product_id":"1796-letter-initialed-by-napoleon","title":"1796 Letter Initialed By Napoleon","description":"\u003cp\u003e1796 Letter Initialed By Napoleon. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLetter 8 x 9 1\/4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrame measures 22 x 17\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescriptive provenance on back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a letter signed by French commander Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, dated January 11, 1796, and addressed to \"Majesty the Emperor\". It is a military report regarding troop deployments and logistical requests during the French Revolutionary Wars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInitialed by Napoleon at upper left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Sender: Gouvion Saint-Cyr, a future Marshal of France. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Recipient: The Emperor [Napoleon Bonaparte, though the title was not formally used until later]. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Date: January 11, 1796. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Content: The letter discusses the positioning of two Corsican companies and a request for additional chasseurs [light infantry]. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReport for Majesty the Emperor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanuary 11, 1796 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing Your Majesty's orders, I ordered Mr. Gianus [?] to gather 80 men present in their arms from two Corsican companies. These orders came to me to be brought back to the point, but I refuse to bring people from Langnau as instructed, and I think it is not convenient to have more chasseurs. 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Napoleon appoints him to the rank of second lieutenant in the infantry of the Consular Guard, the celebrated elite corps that subsequently evolved into the Imperial Guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned prominently \u003cstrong\u003e“Bonaparte”\u003c\/strong\u003e as First Consul and countersigned by \u003cstrong\u003eLouis-Alexandre Berthier\u003c\/strong\u003e, Minister of War and Napoleon’s indispensable chief of staff, and \u003cstrong\u003eHugues-Bernard Maret\u003c\/strong\u003e, Secretary of State. The large embossed seal of the French Republic remains affixed at the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe document exhibits expected age toning, fading to portions of the manuscript entries, scattered staining and handling wear, and minor marginal imperfections. The engraved design, principal text, seal, and signatures remain clearly visible. Unframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visually imposing and historically important artifact from the formative years of Napoleon’s rule, directly connected to the elite Consular Guard and bearing the signatures of three principal figures of the Napoleonic government.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601086312526,"sku":"EB-52731847016730","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_8eba3829-5fac-4f03-b410-b59118b850e2.jpg?v=1792409451"},{"product_id":"napoleon-bonaparte-january-1800-cavalry-orders-to-berthier","title":"Napoleon Bonaparte — January 1800 Cavalry Orders to Berthier","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003early Consulate Military Document Bearing “Bonaparte” Signature — Bibliotheca Lindesiana Stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking French military document recording Napoleon Bonaparte’s instructions to Minister of War Louis-Alexandre Berthier during the opening months of the Consulate. Dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis, 21 Nivôse, Year VIII—January 11, 1800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the single sheet measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7¾ × 9¾ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and features a printed allegorical vignette of the French Republic above the manuscript text. A bold “Bonaparte” signature with a sweeping underline appears below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe orders convey the urgency of Napoleon’s military administration. Berthier is instructed to transmit orders by telegraph directing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12th Hussars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to leave Brussels for Caen, traveling without rest days and making double daily marches. A second directive orders the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13th Cavalry Regiment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the Army of the Rhine, following an inspection and an exact report of its condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued shortly after Napoleon’s rise to power in November 1799, the text offers a revealing glimpse of his attention to troop movements, rapid communication, and military readiness. Its reference to telegraph transmission concerns the era’s optical semaphore system, not the later electric telegraph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe order is recorded as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 100, page 51, in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrdres et apostilles de Napoléon [1799–1815]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, confirming the historical text, date, and recipient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish translation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Minister of War will tomorrow, the 22nd, give orders by telegraph to the 12th Regiment of Hussars to depart from Brussels on the 24th Nivôse for Caen. This regiment will travel without any rest days and by double daily marches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Minister of War will also order the 13th Cavalry Regiment to proceed to the Army of the Rhine, and will have this corps inspected before its departure so that an exact account of its condition may be rendered to him.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the personal collection of a prominent private collector, as reported by the present owner. The lower-right margin also bears the crowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bibliotheca Lindesiana”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp associated with the celebrated library of the Earls of Crawford and Balcarres. The intervening ownership history has not been documented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge toning, horizontal and vertical folds, scattered spotting, and minor edge wear. A small folded or torn area is visible at the upper-left corner, with localized discoloration along the upper edge. The text, vignette, and signature remain dark and readily legible. The reverse displays show-through from the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601087164494,"sku":"EB-52789854306586","price":3195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_c08e0a8c-8142-4121-96ac-0891f6536f83.jpg?v=1792409454"},{"product_id":"c1821-napoleon-s-diamonds-and-jeweled-dress-early-19th-century-manuscript","title":"c1821 Napoleon’s Diamonds and Jeweled Dress — Early 19th-Century Manuscript","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“An Accurate Estimate of the First Consul’s Dress”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn intriguing English-language manuscript itemizing the extraordinary value attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte’s ceremonial clothing and jeweled accessories. Undated, probably early nineteenth century, one sheet with an ink title and account on the front, docketing on the reverse, and a later pencil attribution to Moses Young, secretary to American diplomat Henry Laurens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe account begins with an embroidered velvet uniform, gold-embroidered half boots, and a beaver military hat before turning to far more extravagant adornments: a diamond hat button, a Damascus-bladed sabre, a solid-gold sword hilt, diamond epaulettes, and the famous Regent diamond, described as positioned in the mouth of a crocodile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe writer records a total value of £397,741 10 shillings. A concluding “Analyses of the above” contrasts the cost of clothing and useful articles with the vastly greater sum assigned to ornamentation—a striking presentation of the luxury associated with Napoleon’s rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA closely matching account appeared in the Augusta Herald on May 1, 1821, demonstrating that this description circulated in the contemporary press. The manuscript’s precise date and source remain undetermined; it is offered as a historical account of Napoleon’s reputed finery, not an official inventory or verified valuation of his possessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribution: A later pencil inscription reads, “Handwriting of Moses Young \/ Secretary to Henry Laurens \/ when Minister to Holland.” Young served as Laurens’s secretary and accompanied him on the ill-fated diplomatic voyage to Holland in 1780. The attribution is an appealing research lead but has not been independently authenticated. The manuscript is unsigned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Age toning, scattered spotting, intersecting folds, and edge and corner wear. A horizontal fold shows splitting, with a small paper or tissue reinforcement visible at one edge on the reverse. Some ink fading and show-through, but the principal text remains generally legible. Later pencil annotations appear on both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual Napoleonic manuscript combining military fashion, celebrated jewels, and a possible connection to early American diplomatic history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601088016462,"sku":"EB-52789903163674","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_c965ecf3-5899-47d2-9195-cf7058507047.jpg?v=1792409457"},{"product_id":"napoleon-marengo-and-the-july-14-celebrations-french-historical-draft","title":"Napoleon, Marengo, and the July 14 Celebrations — French Historical Draft","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarengo, the Bastille Anniversary, and the Celebrations of July 14, 1800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA French historical working manuscript bearing pencil revisions in Napoleon Bonaparte’s own hand, recounting the national celebrations held on July 14, 1800, one month after his victory at Marengo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sheet presents a narrative in the right-hand column with extensive, fainter pencil passages to the left, preserving the process of revising an account of the early Consulate. Headings appear to identify “Chapter VIII” and a section devoted to the July 14 festival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe text describes the Fête de la Concorde, the anniversary of the Bastille’s capture, and ceremonies linking the French Revolution’s legacy with the military achievements of the new government. It references Lucien Bonaparte, Minister of the Interior; the laying of a commemorative column’s foundation stone; ceremonies at the Invalides, then known as the Temple of Mars; and the presentation of captured flags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe historical setting is significant. Following Marengo, public celebrations helped consolidate the authority of the First Consul. Here, Napoleon’s handwritten revisions offer a tangible connection to his involvement in shaping the narrative of that period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manuscript’s chapter structure and corrections suggest preparation for a longer historical work, possibly connected with his memoirs from St. Helena. Its precise relationship to a published text and its place of composition have not been established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One sheet, French text principally on the front, with pencil revisions and additions. Undated; recounting events of July 1800. The reverse bears the identifying inscription “Napoléon Bonaparte \/ Crayon.” Unsigned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Napoleon’s pencil handwriting is confirmed according to the present owner. The main narrative hand is not identified here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Significant age and handling wear, horizontal and vertical folds, edge wear and small losses. Extensive browned tape or adhesive residue affects the upper and lower margins and central fold. Pencil passages are faint in places, and some text is obscured. Offered in its present, unrestored condition; professional paper-conservation assessment is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601088901198,"sku":"EB-52789968830746","price":7950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_330d97ba-3087-4f89-9186-dc0e68914d4d.jpg?v=1792409461"},{"product_id":"napoleon-bonaparte-approuve-n-on-an-elba-military-report","title":"NAPOLEON BONAPARTE — “APPROUVÉ, N” ON AN ELBA MILITARY REPORT","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortoferraio, Elba, October 11, 1814.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-page French manuscript headed “Rapport à Sa Majesté l’Empereur,” signed by General Antoine Drouot and bearing Napoleon Bonaparte’s approval, “Approuvé,” with his bold initial “N” at the upper left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten during Napoleon’s exile on Elba, the report concerns the staffing of two Corsican companies. Drouot reports carrying out orders to send 45 men to bring each company to a strength of 80 present under arms, while drawing attention to the diminished force remaining at Longone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe document offers a direct glimpse of Napoleon’s continued involvement in military affairs during his island sovereignty. Its formal presentation to “His Majesty the Emperor,” Drouot’s signature, and the prominent imperial approval give the manuscript particular historical and visual interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Pronounced rectangular toning consistent with previous matting, intersecting folds, creasing, edge wear, and small marginal tears and losses. Old mounting-paper remnants remain along the upper reverse. Writing and signatures remain clearly visible. The accompanying strength return mentioned in the text is not present in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601089753166,"sku":"EB-52790105080090","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_2d261e44-1c13-424e-92f3-563f720f160b.jpg?v=1792409463"},{"product_id":"napoleon-bonaparte-1803-1804-canton-assembly-summons","title":"NAPOLEON BONAPARTE — 1803,1804 CANTON ASSEMBLY SUMMONS","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis, February 5, 1804 — 15 Pluviôse, Year XII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn imposing French Consular document headed “Au nom du peuple français,” issued in the name of Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul and addressed to the president of the canton of Herbault.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted and completed in manuscript, the summons directs the president to convene the canton assembly, publicize its meeting throughout the canton, and carry out the prescribed governmental procedures. A notable provision reserves control of the assembly’s policing to its president, prohibiting armed forces from approaching or entering the meeting place without his request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe document bears a “Bonaparte” signature above a large embossed Republic seal, with countersignatures appearing to be those of Interior Minister Jean-Antoine Chaptal and Secretary of State Hugues-Bernard Maret. The printed place of issue, Saint-Cloud, has been corrected in manuscript to Paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA visually striking example of government under the Consulate, combining formal typography, manuscript entries, ministerial signatures, and the surviving Republican seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Age toning, scattered small spots, surface undulation and creasing, and minor marginal wear. The printed text remains clear, and the applied seal retains a well-defined impression. Assessment is based on the photographed face and signature detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe personal autograph status of the “Bonaparte” signature has not yet been independently established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601090605134,"sku":"EB-52790185558298","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_535c4a31-cd13-41af-b454-4454ffc58ff0.jpg?v=1792409467"},{"product_id":"napoleon-bonaparte-approval-of-a-coastal-defense-tower-at-chatelaillon-1811","title":"NAPOLEON BONAPARTE — APPROVAL OF A COASTAL DEFENSE TOWER AT CHÂTELAILLON, 1811","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-Page Engineering Report Signed by the Duc de Feltre and Initialed “N” by Napoleon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 14, 1811; approved at Compiègne, September 17, 1811.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial French military manuscript headed “Rapport à Sa Majesté l’Empereur et Roi,” prepared through the Ministry of War’s Bureau du Matériel du Génie. Signed at its conclusion by Minister of War Henri-Jacques-Guillaume Clarke as “Duc de Feltre,” the report bears Napoleon’s prominent initial “N” beneath the approval notation on its first page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe report submits a proposal for a model No. 3 defensive tower at the rear of the Châtelaillon coastal battery, within the Rochefort engineering administration. Its detailed discussion considers the tower’s orientation, distance from the artillery platforms, surrounding terrain, defensive enclosure, masonry, and practical limitations imposed by the size of the garrison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe minister explains that the enclosure is already completed and that only the tower remains to be constructed. He concludes that work will await the Emperor’s approval—a decision recorded on the opening page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn engaging document of Napoleon’s involvement in the technical administration of coastal defenses, combining a specific construction proposal with broader discussion of how standardized fortifications should be adapted to local conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Four manuscript pages with attractive calligraphic headings. General age toning, intersecting folds and creasing, scattered spotting, and localized staining, particularly along the lower portions and folds. Some marginal wear and small edge splits are visible. Text and signatures remain legible. Referenced plans and map are not included in this offering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601091457102,"sku":"EB-52790259155226","price":4295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_3e5a0d8b-af6f-4d5d-ad0d-d168b15cacc5.jpg?v=1792409470"},{"product_id":"napoleon-bonaparte-bold-n-approval-on-an-1809-report","title":"NAPOLEON BONAPARTE — BOLD “N” APPROVAL ON AN 1809 REPORT","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountersigned by Minister of War Henri Clarke, Comte d’Hunebourg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch 1809. Approved at Paris, March 10, 1809.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-page French manuscript report headed “Rapport à Sa Majesté l’Empereur et Roi,” prepared by the Ministry of War’s Bureau de l’Inspection. Signed by Henri-Jacques-Guillaume Clarke as Comte d’Hunebourg and approved by Napoleon with a large, boldly penned “N” and sweeping flourish in the left margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe report addresses the organization of the 3rd and 5th Battalions of the 86th Regiment. With only two company officers present at the depot, additional experienced personnel were needed to establish the new formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarke proposes retaining sufficient officers and noncommissioned officers at Bordeaux to conduct soldiers to the field battalions, while returning surplus personnel to the depot. He separately specifies that the Bayonne detachment should remain attached to the 4th Battalion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA revealing document of the administrative work behind Napoleon’s military organization, combining a specific regimental manpower problem with a particularly prominent imperial approval.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: General toning, folds, creasing, scattered spotting, and uneven discoloration associated with previous mounting. Brown mounting strips remain along the upper and lower edges of the reverse; a small pale remnant or surface disturbance is visible near the heading. Some marginal wear and wrinkling. The text, ministerial signature, and large imperial initial remain clearly visible. Reverse otherwise principally blank, with ink show-through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601092571214,"sku":"EB-52790371582234","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_32b489a3-fd52-4348-8a09-03b026036b44.jpg?v=1792409473"},{"product_id":"imperial-guard-officer-s-petition-to-napoleon","title":"IMPERIAL GUARD OFFICER’S PETITION TO NAPOLEON","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench manuscript petition signed “A. Ramand,” accompanied on the same sheet by a summary of the officer’s military service, wounds, and campaigns. Addressed directly to Napoleon as “Sire,” the document identifies Ramand as lieutenant-colonel in the 1st Regiment of Conscrit-Chasseurs of the Imperial Guard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeking the decoration of the Iron Crown, Ramand invokes an earlier message from Bonaparte praising his distinguished service in the Army of Italy and promising to recognize his merits. He quotes that assurance before respectfully requesting the Emperor’s consideration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying service record traces his military career from 1786 through his appointment of 5 April 1809, concluding with the striking statements “Reçu quatre blessures” and “fait toutes les campagnes”—“received four wounds” and “served in all the campaigns.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA separate marginal endorsement appears to read “accordé,” or “granted,” above an abbreviated signature provisionally attributed to Napoleon. This attribution remains unverified. The words “signé Bonaparte” in the body form part of the quoted earlier correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne manuscript page, with the reverse otherwise blank apart from ink show-through. Undated; provisionally circa 1809–1810.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Age toning, intersecting storage folds, scattered small spots, minor edge wear, and ink show-through. The text and Ramand signature remain clearly readable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn engaging record of an Imperial Guard veteran’s appeal for recognition, bringing together military service, personal sacrifice, and the administration of imperial honors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601093423182,"sku":"EB-52790442033434","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_95d78309-fc86-4b1b-983c-43c78ed4be62.jpg?v=1792409477"},{"product_id":"napoleon-i-signed-1813-letter-on-dutch-coastal-defense-and-public-opinion","title":"NAPOLEON I — SIGNED 1813 LETTER ON DUTCH COASTAL DEFENSE AND PUBLIC OPINION","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis, March 24, 1813. Letter signed “Np,” addressed to Henri Clarke, duc de Feltre, Napoleon’s Minister of War. In French, written in a secretary’s hand on both sides of one sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA revealing military letter combining precise artillery orders with an explicit concern for public confidence. Napoleon directs the removal of 38 guns from Medemblik toward Texel and Den Helder, while retaining the batteries defending the harbor entrance. He rejects transferring the artillery inland to Breda or Bois-le-Duc, explaining that its direction of travel would influence how the population interpreted France’s military position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Moving these guns toward the sea will only have a favorable effect on public opinion,” he writes. Movement in the opposite direction would have “a very bad effect”; he would prefer leaving the guns in place to causing alarm in Holland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNapoleon also orders that two 24-pounder guns at Scheveningen, near The Hague, remain to protect the fishermen, observing that they are useful and serve their intended purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated during the preparations for the 1813 campaign, the letter offers a direct view of Napoleon’s attention to coastal defenses, artillery deployment, and the political consequences of military decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe text concludes on the reverse with the customary closing, the Paris dateline, and a prominent abbreviated signature, “Np,” with an extended flourish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Light age toning, scattered small spots, storage folds and creasing, minor edge wear, and ink show-through. Small punctures are visible near the lower margins. The writing and signature remain clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice: $3,500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601094537294,"sku":"EB-52790494789914","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_f3780d69-c587-4ecc-bf1e-d3846893f235.jpg?v=1792409480"},{"product_id":"napoleon-i-signed-1808-letter-directing-newspaper-reports","title":"NAPOLEON I — SIGNED 1808 LETTER DIRECTING NEWSPAPER REPORTS","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImperial Camp at Benavente, Spain, December 31, 1808. Two-page French manuscript letter signed “Np,” addressed to General Henri Clarke, Minister of War. Written in a secretary’s hand, with Napoleon’s large abbreviated signature at the conclusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA revealing military dispatch in which Napoleon combines detailed troop movements with instructions to influence foreign and domestic newspapers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNapoleon orders the divisions of Saint-Cyr and Legrand toward Paris and surrounding cantonments as a reserve corps, places Corsican and Piedmontese battalions under General Oudinot, and specifies positions for the divisions of Boudet and Molitor. 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Written from his headquarters during the Spanish campaign, the letter reveals his continued attention to military preparations and information reaching audiences elsewhere in Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe text is recorded in Napoleon’s Correspondance générale, volume 8, letter no. 19635.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Light age toning, storage folds, creasing, and ink show-through. Dark ink marks and localized surface disturbance appear along the upper portion of the first page, with minor edge wear. The text, extensive underlining, and signature remain clearly visible. A separate marginal annotation appears on the second page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially engaging Napoleon letter connecting military command, Ireland, Sicily, and the deliberate management of newspaper reports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601095389262,"sku":"EB-52790499016986","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_034bfde4-9524-46c1-b030-f773437e6690.jpg?v=1792409484"},{"product_id":"napoleon-i-endorsed-1812-report-on-equipping-the-polish-vistula-legion","title":"NAPOLEON I — ENDORSED 1812 REPORT ON EQUIPPING THE POLISH VISTULA LEGION","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWar Ministry report dated April 3, 1812, signed by Henri Clarke, duc de Feltre, with Napoleon’s marginal endorsement dated Saint-Cloud, April 4, 1812, and signed “N.” Three manuscript pages in French.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked “Objet urgent,” this detailed report concerns the movement and equipment of the Vistula Legion during preparations for the 1812 campaign. Clarke discusses the scheduled departure of the first three Vistula regiments from Sedan toward Mainz and the onward movement of battalion cadres intended to receive 2,700 recruits in the Duchy of Warsaw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe immediate obstacle was supply. Earlier arrangements called for 800 sets of clothing and equipment per battalion, while the revised establishment required 900. 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data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eOriginal land office document with complete legal description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eJames Wood served with distinction during the Revolutionary War before becoming governor of Virginia from 1796 to 1799, during which thousands of western Virginia land grants were issued as settlement expanded into the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eBecause this grant is dated only months before the conclusion of Wood's gubernatorial term, it is among the later grants issued under his administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eBased upon the photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fetwmh\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eOriginal laid paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"117ownt\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eStrong manuscript signature of Governor James Wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uqzalq\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eEmbossed paper seal remains visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vcdakf\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eComplete text with no significant loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17xd71r\" data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eNormal fold separations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"refkjo\" data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eModerate toning and age discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15m0h4\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eMinor edge wear consistent with 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Issued from \u003cstrong\u003eCarlton House\u003c\/strong\u003e and signed on behalf of the Crown by \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Ryder\u003c\/strong\u003e, Secretary at War, this commission dates from the height of the Napoleonic Wars, when Britain's army was rapidly expanding to meet the demands of the conflict against Napoleon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted on large vellum in elegant manuscript calligraphy, the document retains its impressive \u003cstrong\u003eembossed royal paper seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eblue embossed revenue stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the attached stamp duty receipt—features often absent from surviving examples. The commission remains highly displayable, with bold penmanship, excellent readability, and only expected folds and age wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome and historically important military document from the Napoleonic era, combining royal authority, military history, and outstanding visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 February 1812\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonarch:\u003c\/strong\u003e King George III\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensign\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegiment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second Battalion, 12th [East Suffolk] Regiment of Foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vellum with embossed seals and revenue stamp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, original folds and expected age wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Commission of Ensign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 February 1812\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonarch:\u003c\/strong\u003e King George III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal military commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRank Granted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegiment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second Battalion, Twelfth [East Suffolk] Regiment of Foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficer Appointed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHenry Willet Loved\u003c\/strong\u003e [the surname appears to read \u003cem\u003eLoved\u003c\/em\u003e; the original should be checked under magnification]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secretary at War \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Ryder\u003c\/strong\u003e [\"R. Ryder\"]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountersigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Bruce [Secretary in the Commander-in-Chief's office]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssued from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlton House, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthority:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"By His Majesty's Command\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text appoints the recipient:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...to be Ensign in the Second Battalion of Our Twelfth Regiment of Foot...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd Battalion of the 12th Regiment had only recently been formed in 1811 as Britain expanded its army during the Napoleonic Wars. In late 1812 the battalion went to Ireland before later service connected with the Peninsular and Waterloo period. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOutstanding Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains several features collectors seek:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge engraved vellum commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal embossed royal paper seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue embossed revenue stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal stamp duty receipt attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine George III calligraphic heading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive large signature of Robert Ryder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal filing endorsements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese intact revenue stamps are often missing or damaged, making this example more desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e for a 214-year-old vellum commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal vellum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent legibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal seals remain attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo significant loss of text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition issues:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate toning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface abrasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall areas of paper reinforcement loss on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral age handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall approximately \u003cstrong\u003eVG [Very Good]\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601517932622,"sku":"EB-52606405083418","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_87d7a3db-8f3b-44eb-be55-29ac489494f0.jpg?v=1792410019"},{"product_id":"1837-kingdom-of-greece-passport-nafplio-to-tripoli-early-reign-of-king-otto","title":"1837 Kingdom of Greece Passport — Nafplio to Tripoli — Early Reign of King Otto","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal internal passport or travel permit issued by the Municipal Police of Nafplio on September 2, 1837, during the formative years of the modern Kingdom of Greece.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in Greek beneath the imposing heading “Kingdom of Greece,” the document authorizes its bearer, apparently Michael Dynamis, to travel from Nafplio to Tripoli. 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Beneath the large royal signature appears the identifying title \u003cstrong\u003e“Prinz von Württemberg” — “Prince of Württemberg.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilhelm occupied a remarkable position in the Napoleonic Wars. In 1812, while Württemberg remained a member of Napoleon’s Confederation of the Rhine, the crown prince commanded Württemberg troops participating in the French invasion of Russia. The campaign proved catastrophic: Württemberg supplied approximately 15,000 soldiers, but only a few hundred ultimately returned. Following Napoleon’s defeat at Leipzig and Württemberg’s change of allegiance, Wilhelm commanded Allied forces against France during the campaigns of 1814 and 1815.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe became \u003cstrong\u003eKing Wilhelm I of Württemberg in 1816\u003c\/strong\u003e, inheriting a kingdom devastated by war, crop failures and famine. 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The large, energetic \u003cstrong\u003e“Wilhelm”\u003c\/strong\u003e signature is consistent in general formation with published examples of Wilhelm I’s autograph, although formal authentication should precede an unconditional guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe later pencil notation correctly identifies him as the Württemberg ruler who commanded his kingdom’s troops during the Napoleonic era. As Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm, he commanded Württemberg forces in Napoleon’s disastrous \u003cstrong\u003e1812 invasion of Russia\u003c\/strong\u003e; Württemberg contributed approximately 15,000 men, only a small fraction of whom returned. After Württemberg abandoned Napoleon in 1813, Wilhelm commanded Allied troops against France in the campaigns of 1814–1815. He succeeded his father as king in 1816 and reigned until 1864. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClipped manuscript portion mounted or laid onto a larger nineteenth-century album sheet. 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Written entirely in French, the document appoints \u003cstrong\u003eJean-François-Marie Lemoine\u003c\/strong\u003e as keeper of the effects belonging to the King’s wardrobe—an office within the intimate domestic administration of the French monarchy.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis XVI states that, having been well informed of Lemoine’s good conduct, zeal and devotion to royal service, he appoints him to fill the position vacated by the retirement of the previous custodian, Monsieur Couterot. Lemoine was charged with receiving and safeguarding articles belonging to the royal wardrobe, maintaining their cleanliness, delivering them to the valet then attending the King and arranging for the cleaning and upkeep of His Majesty’s clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe document offers a remarkable glimpse into the daily operation of the royal household at Versailles. 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