ARMY OF NAPLES – Document signed by AL. MÉCHIN, “Controller - Lot 541

ARMY OF NAPLES – Document signed by AL. MÉCHIN, “Controller of Revenues and Expenditures, member of the Civil Commission of the Executive Directory attached to the Army of Naples.” (Printed letterhead, beautiful vignette) – To Major General GAUTHIER, Commander in TUSCANY – 1st Messidor, Year 7 (June 19, 1799): He was compelled to issue a decree, with the approval of the Commander-in-Chief. “The sale of shares is now mandatory. The special commission charged with this operation has drawn up a distribution schedule targeting the wealthiest households and will publish it in the coming days. It will likely require the support of your authority. Certain circumstances may make it necessary to resort to armed force...” – 2 folio pages.