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    1799 (July 12): Printed 'Bonaparte, Général en Chef' letter from Cairo to Daure of the Quartermaster's Dept., stating "I request depot ordering, to let me know the situation of the provisioning of Salhieh, and the measures you have taken... According to your submission on the 9th Messidor, on the state of supplies in the magazines at El Arish, you report no more than 100 q(uintals) of flour and 150 of biscuit. Let me know all the measures you have undertaken for the provisioning of this place, also that of El Arish. I greet you, Bonaparte" with fine 'Bonaparte' signature at base. Rare and splendid item.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF