EMPIRE. PROCLAMATION OF Count PELET DE LA... - Lot 430 - Vermot et Associés

EMPIRE. PROCLAMATION OF Count PELET DE LA LOZÈRE, the Extraordinary Commissioner of His Majesty the Emperor and King (NAPOLÉON 1st), in the 9th Military Division - To the Inhabitants of the Departments of HÉRAULT, GARD, ARDÈCHE, LOZÈRE, TARN and AVEYRON. MONTPELLIER (34), January 12, 1814. (Last call to arms.) "French. The EMPEROR had conceived great projects for the prosperity of France . Prepare your arms; train under your leaders in the company of cohorts of National Guards; be ready to act... that the men required for the Conscription, that the horses so badly needed by the cavalry, be supplied eagerly..." - "Appointed by the Emperor, I come among you to share your hardships and sacrifices...". Vignette de l'Empire (Aigle foudroyant) - Printed in MONTPELLIER, at Veuve PICOT, Place des Capucins, N°200 - Cupboard (53 x 44) State A