LS in French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 9 x 13.5, French Republic letterhead, September 25, 1795. Letter to General Baraguey d'Hilliers, in part (translated): "I have been informed that there are…which leave Milan quite frequently and go to…where they deliver messages which are sent on to Vienna by special post. Tomorrow you are to send a troop of cavalrymen to the…crossing with orders to stop and search all travellers who want to cross the river. Those found with suspicious messages will be arrested. The commanding officer will have to be clever. If you know of any other means better suited to achieve the same goal, you are free to employ it." In fine condition, with splitting along the hinge.Format: LS