Napoleon Bonaparte D.S. 'NP", 1p. 4to., Paris, June 19, 188 1, an approval on an A.L.S. of Gen. Antoine Drouet requesting Napoleons agreement on the design of a new uniform for of the battalions of chasseurs. Antoine Drouot 1774-1847 served with distinction under Napoleon, serving at Borodino, Leipzig, and Waterloo, and accompanied Napoleon to Waterloo. Matted with an engraving. One inch square paper loss at blank top left margin, otherwise fine. E500-800 A. Napoleon Bonaparte Exceedingly rare D.S. with four- line A.N.S. by Napoleon in the margin, 1p. large 4to., Elba, June 22, 1814, less than two months after He was exiled to the island. The document itself is an A.L.S. of Napolcon's marshal Antoine Drouot (1774 -1847 whom Napoleon called "The Sage of the Grand Army" and who had accompanied his leader to exile. Drouot submits a report titled "Report to his Majesty the Emperor' concerning clothing and expenses of other French officers-in exile, and mentions: "...Since the officers cannot be housed in the military buildings nor can they have furniture, Mr. Guascot would like to know the intention of his Majesty...." In his hand Napoleon writes in the left margin: 'There must be housing at Longone for 50 officers. Make a report for me about this. Approved" He signs with his initials "N.P.". Eight months later, Napoleon and his loyal officers would sail for France for his last campaign, "The 100 Days". Any writing in Napoleons hand is very rare! Thin marginal mounting strip on verso, otherwise fine condition.