202 - Set of 16 documents from the Revolutionary period and the First Empire, including:

Set of 16 documents from the Revolutionary period and the First Empire, including: 1-A handwritten letter dated 5 Nivôse, Year 3 [December 25, 1794], signed by the “representatives of the people” (Jean-François-Marie Goupilleau de Fontenay (1753–1823), member of the Convention (Vendée); Joseph-Etienne Projean (1752–1818); and Jean Vidal (1764–1818). 1 page, in-4 format; fine copy. A strongly worded complaint regarding Bernard Rieusset, sergeant major of the 10th Mountain Battalion, who was unjustly replaced. 2-Autograph letter signed “Ed Colbert” (Pierre-David, known as Edouard, Count of Colbert-Chabanais); General and Peer of France, dated March 1, 1814. In-12; good copy. Order to his wounded aide-de-camp to proceed to Paris. 3-Handwritten certificate of service (114th demi-brigade) dated 25 Frimaire, Year 7, in Bayonne, concerning Jacques Guillaume Petit, born in Falaise in 1764, who served as a surgeon. Several dozen signatures and a republican seal. 1p large oblong in-4; fine copy. 4-Richly engraved discharge certificate with the letterhead “Light Infantry/Army of Italy/1st Division,” dated 30 Floréal, Year 9 [March 20, 1801]. Numerous signatures (including a brigadier general and Major General Morand). 1 page, folio size (verso handwritten with service record and signatures); fine condition. 5-Jacques PELLETIER (1749–1839); Convention delegate from the Cher department. Autograph letter signed “To the citizen representatives of the Legislative Body,” undated (circa 1800). 3/4 page in folio; fine copy. A detailed discussion of several decrees of the Convention concerning the repayment of debts, the interpretation of which would require the passage of a specific law “in accordance with all principles of fundamental equity (…)”. 6-Joseph BARBANEGRE (1772–1830), General of the Empire. Autograph signed letter dated 20 Ventôse, Year 8 (March 11, 1800), addressed to “Citizen Cazeneuve, Deputy in Paris.” 1p in-12; good condition. He extends his regards and expresses his regret at being unable to visit him… Etc…