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Thomas Enchères et Expertises

194 - A collection of 11 letters, including:

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Estimation

€100 - 200

Sale fees

24%

A collection of 11 letters, including: 1-An autograph letter signed by Fourmy [Jean-Jacques: deputy to the Convention for the department of Orne] dated 30 Nivôse Year II [January 19, 1794] addressed “To Citizen Gaudin, Minister of Finance”; text: 1 page, in-4 format; fine copy. Request for a position as tax collector for Citizen Hazot. 2-Pass dated 2 Ventôse, Year 9 [February 21, 1801]. Printed document completed by Chaussée, mayor of Condeau [municipal district of Mortagne], concerning Jean-François Lany. 1 page, folio; good copy. 3-Autograph letter signed by Dugué d’Assé [deputy to the Convention for the department of Orne, then to the Council of Five Hundred, and finally to the Council of Elders] dated April 8, 1814, from Longny, Orne department, addressed “To His Most Serene Highness, His Grace the Duke of Benevento.” 1 p. in-4 (a brief draft of a few lines is attached) Request to be employed in an honorable capacity in his department (following his departure from the Council of Elders). 4-Letter from the Prefect of the Orne department to the Subprefect of Mortagne. Letter on printed letterhead, completed and signed, dated 11 Messidor, Year 10 [June 30, 1802] informing the recipient to place himself at the disposal of Brigadier General Valentin in order to facilitate the movements of various infantry detachments in the communes of Mâles and Préaux. 2 pp., in-4; fine copy. Enclosed: “Certificate of Existence.” Military certificate of presence (printed and completed) dated 20 Vendémiaire, Year 13 [October 12, 1804] concerning Jaques Cronar, a volunteer in the 8th Company. Numerous signatures and a wax seal (broken). 1 p., in-8; good copy.

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Auction details

Antique books, autographs, and various documents: Collection of Mr. L and others
Thursday, November 26
02:00 PM
96, avenue Félix-Geneslay
72000 Le Mans, France

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Thomas Enchères et Expertises +33 2 43 23 36 11 thomas@72encheres.com
On Drouot for 2 years avec More than 12,000 lots published

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