Recalls his military service in the second company of musketeers in 1771, his campaigns in the American Revolution and in the French Garde Nationale until 1791. Wishes that Berthier convey to the "premier consul" [Napoleon] his desire to resign or retire. Stamped in red at bottom: Secret.at Part.[eu?] Also at bottom, a note by signed by Berthier. Watermark: Henry [O? D?] C, below a partial circular design. Apparently not in Gravell. Gift of W. W. Hoffman, 1958.