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1802 Napoleon LS

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1802 Napoleon LS
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25 July 1802 letter on Bonaparte First Consul stationery signed boldly ''Bonaparte'' by Napoleon. Letter to Councillor of State Jean-Etienne-Marie Portalis requests a report be drawn up to explain why certain bishops made non-approved appointments. Reads in part: ''…How [does it happen] that the Bishops permit themselves to appoint curates without the government having reviewed them?…Which is contrary to article 10 of the concordat…'' Two page card style letter measures 7'' x 9''. Some separation at folds, else very good.