[ Autographs ] JOSEPH FOUCHE (1759 - 1820) French revolutionary and Minister of Police associated with Carnot and Robespierre whom he ruthlessly defended, later served Napoleon in eliminating political resistance. Partly-printed scarce L.S. "Fouche" as Minister of Police,1p. 8vo., Paris, Apr. 24, 1800, in French to the Minister of the Navy issuing a passport. Light wear to edges, folds, and a small dampstainslightly affecting the signature, otherwise good.