NAVY AND COLONIES. 1797. Certificate signed by Admiral TRUGUET (Laurent-Jean-François, comte) Toulon 1752 - 1839, Admiral, Minister of the Navy and the Colonies, & M. A. BOURDON de VATRY, "In the name of the Executive Directory" (Printed on a letterhead, 2 labels). "Certifies that the citizen ARNAUD-CORIO Head of Civil Administration in CAYENNE, died in this Colony on the 3rd pluviôse year 4 as noted in an official letter... Done in Paris on 7 Floréal year 5 (26 April 1797)." 1p in-folio.

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