CUSTINE. LILLE (59) June 6, 1793, Year 2: "Extract from the - Lot 337

CUSTINE. LILLE (59) June 6, 1793, Year 2: "Extract from the Order given by General CUSTINA, to the Armies of the NORTH & ARDENNES, June 5-6, 1793." "It is forbidden to anyone, of whatever rank, under penalty of being shot, to give absolute or limited Leave, no motives or reasons being valid in time of war to obtain it. Any man who is caught fleeing or encouraging a Soldier to flee shall be shot on the spot & without any form of trial... Any man who, from the day of knowledge of the present order, has permission to go to the waters, & any commissar who has authorized him by his signature, shall be shot" Major General LAMARLIERE Commanding General at LILLE & district. Received to hold hand at the execution; LAVALETTE Brigadier General LAMARLIERE Commanding at LILLE. - LILLE (59) June 6, 1793, Year 2. Closet (44 x 35) Condition A