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[HISTORY] - BEAUHARNAIS Eugène de (1781 - 1824) - Napoleon’s Stepson: Paybook From Italy To Egypt - Very rare youthful handwritten paybook by Eugène de Beauharnais. 8 pp., in-12. Signed by Eugène on the third page. Also signed by Wallée, quartermaster. “This book, consisting of six sheets, shall serve as a register of the sums to be paid as salary during Year V to citizen Beauharnais, an auxiliary of the 1st Hussar Regiment, who serves as aide-de-camp to the commander-in-chief” (this last word replaces the crossed-out name of Berthier). Milan, 25 Fructidor, Year V of the Republic. In the following pages, one can trace the itinerary of Eugène, who accompanied Napoleon first to Paris and then to Egypt. The booklet contains the signatures of all the paying officers from 25 Fructidor of Year V in Milan until 14 Messidor of Year VII in Cairo. •⁠> This lot is located in and ships from Switzerland. Import duties, VAT, and clearance charges will apply in the destination country and are the buyer's responsibility.