CENT-JOURS 1815 (Napoleon's return). CANTAL. "NOUVELLE OFFIC - Lot 493

CENT-JOURS 1815 (Napoleon's return). CANTAL. "NOUVELLE OFFICIELLE", Aurillac April 13, 1815. "Le huit du courant, LE DUC D'ANGOULÊME A CAPITULÉ avec le Lieutenant-général GILLY, Commandant à Nîmes. As a result of this capitulation, he is embarking at Cette (Sète), and all arms and munitions in the possession of the Royal Army will be surrendered. Such is the happy news announced... by General MOUTON-DUVERNET, in a despatch dated St-Etienne, which leaves no more uncertainty than his imminent arrival within our walls, where he is willing to establish the headquarters of his command, which includes six Departments." Signed ROMEUF Conseiller, Préfet par intérim de la HAUTE-LOIRE. Certified by LACHADENEDE Préfet du Cantal - Imperial vignette with lightning eagle - Printed by B.-M. Pellisson, Préfecture Printer. Cupboard (53 x 42) Condition A.