Autographed Letter signed by General Napoleon Bonaparte, ordering General Desaix to sail to Malta, prior to the Egyptian Expedition
Author
General Napoleon Bonaparte
(1769 - 1821)
Date19 April 1798
Period18th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeLetter
LanguageFrench
Extent2 leaf(ves)
Registration NumberMMM 004769
DescriptionGeneral Napoleon Bonaparte's (1769-1821) letter, dated 19 April 1798, instructs General Louis Desaix (1768-1800) with dispatch directions to the grand fleet that was to set sail for Malta. This letter was written at a crucial point in Bonaparte's career, especially in the light of Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson's (1758-1805) chasing of the French flotilla in the Mediterranean. It is adorned with the allegorical figure of the French Republic Marianne, carrying the Phyrgian cap and the fasces, as well as holding the signature of a young Bonaparte.Technique
Ink and pencil on paper
Dimensions25cm x 36cmAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number: 85920
- Inventory Card: 40457-8
Online Collections
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Public Access
On viewLocation
- Malta Maritime Museum, Third Floor
