[ Autograph ] Napoleon Bonaparte Manuscript L.S. as First Consul with the uncommon signature "Bonaparte", 1p. 8vo. on engraved letterhead with vignette, Paris, Nov. 19, 1800 in French to Minister of War Alexandre Berthier 1753-1815 concerning the establishment of a military school. In part: "...I beg you to give these orders so that one could make all the necessary preparations... " At upper left, Berthier notes: " Expedited Orders given' Fine.