NORTH. 1792. DOUAI. "The Citizens Mayor and... - Lot 287 - Vermot et Associés

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NORTH. 1792. DOUAI. "The Citizens Mayor and... - Lot 287 - Vermot et Associés
NORTH. 1792. DOUAI. "The Citizens Mayor and Municipal Officers of the Commune of DOUAI. (Vignette: "Municipality of DOUAY. The Law. 1791.") - Done in municipal session on October 23, 1792, 1st year of the Republic. "The days of alarms are passed, dear fellow-citizens, the ground of Freedom is henceforth purged of these devastating brigands who, formerly, throwing the lightning on a City close to ours, made apprehend for DOUAI the same ravages to which LILLE was prey: then the foresight of the brave worthy MARASSÉ put us under cover, armed, to achieve it, of all the forced precautions that the circumstances required... The Council of War, in the Session of this day declared that DOUAI IS IN STATE OF WAR; BUT THAT IT IS NO LONGER IN STATE OF SIEGE. Therefore, continue to work in its defense..." Closet (48 x 36) Condition B
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