SARTHE. PARIS. 1802. VETERAN'S CAMP. "The... - Lot 409 - Vermot et Associés

SARTHE. PARIS. 1802. VETERAN'S CAMP. "The Minister of War to the Prefect of the Department." Paris 8 Vendémiaire Year 11 (Sept. 30, 1802). "The Government wishing to give a testimony of National Recognition, to the Brave Military men mutilated, or seriously wounded in the War of Freedom, resolved to form five Veterans Camps, each of four hundred men, in the Departments of Po, Marengo, Stura, Doire, Sezia and Tanaro, which make up the 27th Military Division. And 5 other Camps, each of 300 Veterans, in the 4 Departments of Mont-Tonnerre, Rhine and Moselle, Saar and Roër..." signed Marshal Alex. BERTHIER. followed by the Order of Mr. AUVRAY Chef de Brigade, Prefect, made in Le Mans on 12 Vendémiaire Year 11. Beautiful Vignette marine - Printed in Le Mans, at de MONNOYER, Imprimeur de la Préfecture. Cupboard (51 x 41) State A