Rare brevet d'aide de la bouche of Emperor Napoleon I. On vellum letterhead of the Emperor and King's household, with large imperial coat of arms "DE PAR L'EMPEREUR ET ROI". In the name of Alexandre-François Loisel born in 1783. Done in Paris on April 10, 1811, signed and stamped by the grand marshal of the palace, General Duroc duc de Frioul, and the secretary general of the palace, Leduc. 47 x 38 cm A.B.E. (two inscriptions formerly reapplied). First Empire period. Historical background: The recipient appears to be the painter Alexandre-François Loisel (1783-1865). The "Bouche de l'Empereur" service was supervised by Grand Marshal Duroc, who was also responsible for the Emperor's security, table service, accommodation and palace maintenance. The Bouche department was responsible for the Emperor's supplies, cooking and meals.