NAPOLEON I (Emperor of France 1804-1821). Letter signed ('Nap') to the Duke of Reggio (Marshal Oudinot), Dresden 'le 28 Sept. 1813, 5h du matin', informing him that a regiment of Lancers, Poles, Chasseurs and Guards has been sent to join him, giving orders for the movement of troops and transports across the river, with details of generals and divisions expected shortly and other measures to be taken in connection with the battle for Dresden, 'il est necessaire que Dresde soit couvert à 2 ou 3 lieues du Camp retranchée, si toutefois la position le permet', 4 pages, 4to; together with six autograph letters addressed to Marshal Oudinot by other marshals of the Napoleonic army including JUNOT (signed as Duke of Abrantes), 'L'Empereur attend avec impatience la nouvelle que vous etes maitre d'un passage sur le Berezina', [1812]; LEFEBVRE, referring to negotiations with Kalkreuth, and a possible attack [1807]; DAVOUT, a friendly letter ending 'Je te recommende pour ta faute de ne boire que du vin de bourgogne' [1802]; MOLITOR, about an appointment, n.d.; BEURNONVILLE, recommending a cavalry officer [1802]; and MASSENA, referring to orders for troop movements [1809], together 6 pages, 8vo, address leaves, seals. Marshal Oudinot, who had lost Grössbeeren on August 23rd, had been recalled to Dresden to take charge of the entrenchments. Napoleon's letter is not in the Correspondance (XXVI). (7)