Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814 and again briefly in 1815.
One of the greatest commanders in history, his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide.
Napoleon's political and cultural legacy has endured as one of the most celebrated and controversial leaders in human history.
Finally defeated by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, he was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic where he died 6 years later at the age of 51.
Framed original letter signed by Napoleon Bonaparte dated 24 November, 1811 to Count Mollien who at the time was Treasurer of the Republic.
'I do not believe that the budget draft is workable. Receipts and expenses cannot go under the same label, because receipts come from one thing and the money will be assigned to something else that is completely unrelated. But I pray God that He keep you in His holy care. At St Cloud 24 November, 1811'
Extremely rare in this form as the paper used has a stunning watermark of Napoleon's head and the words -
'Napoleon Le Grand Emperor et Roi 1811 (Napoleon the Grand Emperor and King 1811)
