NAPOLEON'S HUNDRED DAYS. 1815. LOT-ET-GARONNE – AGEN, May 16 - Lot 580

NAPOLEON'S HUNDRED DAYS. 1815. LOT-ET-GARONNE – AGEN, May 16, 1815 – Proclamation by ROUEN DES MALETS, Auditor at the Council of State and Prefect of Lot-et-Garonne, to his constituents: “People of Lot-et-Garonne! France has just been reborn through the voice of the hero who restored its honor and freedom. All hearts are still stirred by these momentous events… In the new struggle into which foreign powers seem intent on dragging us, we shall triumph—let us have no doubt of it; the glory and strength of our armies, the genius of the Emperor, and our strongly pronounced national spirit are for us sure guarantees of victory…”. Vignette featuring the imperial eagle striking with lightning. Printed in AGEN by Raymond NOUBEL, Prefectural Printer—Poster (55 x 44) Condition A