Autograph letter dated May 31, 1804, on Republic letterhead of the Ministry of War from Berthier, the Minister of War, to Napoleon Bonaparte. The letter requests that Napoleon approve “…forty-five men necessary to complete the detachment…for the police of the army of Batavia…” and is approved by Napoleon’s signature along the upper right. Included is a print of a portrait of Napoleon and one gold franc. With a certificate of authenticity.

Sight:
(Coin) diameter: 20 mm.
(Letter) height: 11 3/4 in x width: 7 3/4 in.

Framed: height: 21 1/2 in x width: 25 1/2 in.