Jean Charles PICHEGRU (1761-1804) Revolutionary General, Dep - Lot 263

Jean Charles PICHEGRU (1761-1804) Revolutionary General, Deputy and President of the Cinq-Cents, deported to French Guiana, he escaped and conspired with Cadoudal, and was found strangled in his prison - Letter A.S. PICHEGRU General-in-Chief of the Armée du Nord (Header impr., Engraved vignette of the Armée du Nord. Motto: Victory or Death. - At H.Q. in Congerlos on 5 Fructidor An 2 (August 20, 1794), to Citoyen FONFREDE chef de Bataillon. 1p in-folio, some wear. "Citoyen, I have just instructed the Chief of Staff to give you the necessary orders to go and take command of the Place de BERGUES. You may contact him for this purpose. Greetings and Fraternity. PICHEGRU." "I can't give you permission to take the volunteer who serves as your Secretary, it's a special arrangement with the Corps." 1 page (33 x 22 cm)