DEAR. 2 Posters of the Prefect A. REQUEST,... - Lot 470 - Vermot et Associés

DEAR. 2 Posters of the Prefect A. REQUEST, from his fellow citizens - Printing in BOURGES, at Jollet Imprimeur de la Préfecture, de la Mairie, etc. - 1°) "THE NATION MADE A SUPREME CALL TO ITS DEFENDERS: it relies on the patriotism of its children to reject the invader beyond its borders. At all points in France, active, voluntary national guard companies were formed to march against the enemy. Do the same, and let the Berry companies not be the last to leave. The volunteers will receive the troop pay, or one franc per day.... So get up, the volunteers of the City of BOURGES! Stand up the volunteers of the entire Department! Stand up The enrolment lists are waiting for you at City Hall! - Poster (55 x 43) - State B - (Anne DEMANCHE Préfet du Cher from 31 January to 9 September 1870) + 2°) "THE THIRD BATTLE OF THE MOBILE NATIONAL GUARD arrives today in BOURGES, and brings the full strength of the Cher Regiment. As barracks and large public establishments were intended for the troops and wounded who were announced, the young Mobile Guards would be housed in the inhabitants' homes. This charge, which will only be temporary, is imperatively imposed on everyone, as are all the needs of public salvation. The Prefect relies on the patriotism well known to his fellow citizens of Bourges to support it with ease. Everyone will be honored to receive the young army." Poster (27 x 44) Status B.