Napoleon Bonaparte L.S. "Bonaparte' as 'General en chef de l'Armee d'Italie', on "Republique Francaise" printed letterhead, 1p. small folio, Nice, Mar. 29, 1796 to Commissioner of War Deschamps. Bonaparte states that He is most pleased with Deschamps' appointment to office, and mentions that He would be pleased to meet with Deschamps soon. One marginal seal tear affects nothing, most attractive for display.