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Handwritten letter detailing the battles Lieutenant Colonel James Gormocan has fought in and what his pay should be based upon his duties as an officer in the 92nd Regiment.
Third edition of "The Old Franciscan" that includes sketches of flowers on the cover. The journal discusses the idea that monarchies are built upon deceit and corruption while republics are more virtuous.
The president of the electoral college to the gentlemen voters of Herault.
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Letter written to the male voters living in Herault, France from the president of the electoral college in Paris named Le Comte de Lally-Tolendal. The letter is meant to convince wealthy men that the newly re-instated monarchy will...
First edition of "The Old Franciscan" written by Camille Desmoulins that appeals to those who fight during the French Revolution in favor of a french republic and argues against the restraints put upon journalists in France.
Seventh edition of "The Old Franciscan, which argues against those who favor monarchy and supports those who favor republic. This journal uses many specific references to Classical authors.
Personal letter written to J. L. Mallet-du-San, secretary to the auditor's office in London concerning the Napoleonic Wars and the author's own concerns.
Brief response to a previous letter sent to the Duke of Fitz-James. At the end of the letter, the Duke proclaims himself a humble and obedient servant to the man this letter was written to.
Second edition of "The Old Franciscan" written by Camille Desmoulins that argues against the Girondins and in favor of the Jacobins and uses specific quotes, allusions, and examples to do so.
Document written on behalf of the National Assembly, stating that, by the motion of a member, a decree that Arthur Dillon lost the confidence of the nation must be suspended.
Note of the documents necessary to obtain the cross of devotion
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Document explaining the relations one must possess to obtain the Cross of Devotion, including a genealogy chart and explanation of how one can prove their relations.
Letter from the office of the Department of War under King Louis XVIII awarding Dearron Deserennet the Order of the Knight. The notice is signed by the secretary of the Department of War and bears the king's coat of arms.
Book that is named "The red book, written by Lucile Duplessis, wife of Camille Desmoulins. The inscriptions at the front state who the book was written by and that in 1834, it was given to Lucile Duplessis's sister, and the remainder of...
Sixth edition of "The Old Franciscan" that includes sketches of flowers on the cover and claims that the monarchy cannot bring freedom to people the way a republic can.
Letter written by Camille Desmoulins, a member of the Paris Convention, to General Dillon, who was imprisoned at the time. This document also includes the letter from Dillon informing Desmoulins and the Convention of his wrongful...
Letter from Justin-Bonaventure Morard of Galles, commander of the army, concerning the republic of France and the military during the French Revolution.
Letter from the king written for the Duke of Berwick and commander of the spanish army that explains the contentious relationship between France and Spain during the War of the Quadruple Alliance.
Handwritten list of the names, rankings, and other attributes of the men serving in the regiment of Arthur Dillon, which includes notes at the bottom and on the second page.
Letter from the Army of the French Republic regarding General Macdonald, November 14, 1800
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Letter from the Army of the French Republic concerning General Macdonald. Includes the seal of the French Republic at the time and most of the letter is illegible.
Observations Du Comte De Lally-Tolendal, Sur La Lettre Ecrite Par M. Le Comte De Mirabeau, Au Comite Des Recheres, Contre M. Le Comte De Saint-Priest, Ministre D'Etat.
Fifth edition of "The Old Franciscan" that includes sketches of flowers on the cover. This edition describes why Camille Desmoulins felt he needed to write a political journal and support the Republic and the Jacobins.
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