Prisoners of war. 2nd Battalion of the Martinique Hunters. SIGNED LETTER FROM THE OFFICERS OF THIS BATTALION, TAKEN PRISONER BY THE ENGLISH AND RELEASED, WISHING TO BE REINSTATED IN A REGIMENT IN FRANCE, 1794. 18910-28
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Prisoners of war. 2nd Battalion of the Martinique Chasseurs. SIGNED LETTER FROM THE OFFICERS OF THIS BATTALION, TAKEN PRISONER BY THE ENGLISH AND RELEASED, WISHING TO BE REINTEGRATED INTO A REGIMENT IN FRANCE, 1794. 18910-28
Handwritten letter signed by five officers of the 2nd Battalion of the Martinique Chasseurs, addressed to the "Representatives of the people composing the Committee of Public Safety." These officers, taken prisoners during the siege of Martinique, were sent to England, and upon their return to France, they wished to demonstrate their courage in France, a country where they are familiar with the localities. Stamp in red ink "COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC SAFETY / 5 COMPLEMENTARY."
"Officers of the 2nd battalion of the Martinique Chasseurs, appointed by General Rochambeau's patent of August 16, 1793 (V.CS.), we were taken prisoner during the siege of this colony by the English; embarked on February 18, 1794 and taken to England from where we were only sent back on the last floral day, a time when we landed in Le Havre.
We will not recall the details of the siege of Martinique [...] The National Convention decreed that we have rightfully deserved of the homeland [...].
Our battalion, or a large part of it, arrived at Brest and Port Malo: it was sent back to Guadeloupe, under a different name, by a second expedition ordered by the government. We regret not being in France at that time to follow our fellow soldiers in a country whose localities we know and where we could effectively demonstrate our courage.
Arriving in Le Havre too late, a War Council was held for us and decided that we would be provided for at the 106th Regiment until our fate was determined. Nothing has changed for us yet. Unable to bear the inactivity in which we live, two of us are in Paris by government leave and have just been provided for in Franciscan by the 9th Commission, they are tasked by us to seek employment [...].
Greetings and Fraternity.
5 signatures.
Francia, the 4th complementary day *. The 3rd year of the French Republic, one and indivisible."
A handwritten note in the margin of the 2nd page, signed by M. FOURNIOLS, Deputy of Martinique: "I support the petitioners who have always behaved as good Republicans."
Double leaflet. 2 pages of writing. H 31 cm x 20.2 cm.
Good condition, traces of folds, tear with loss at the bottom of the central fold (out of text).
* Complementary days Third complementary day: day of work. Fourth complementary day: day of opinion. Fifth complementary day: day of rewards. Sixth complementary day (leap years): day of revolution.
Handwritten letter signed by five officers of the 2nd Battalion of the Martinique Chasseurs, addressed to the "Representatives of the people composing the Committee of Public Safety." These officers, taken prisoners during the siege of Martinique, were sent to England, and upon their return to France, they wished to demonstrate their courage in France, a country where they are familiar with the localities. Stamp in red ink "COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC SAFETY / 5 COMPLEMENTARY."
"Officers of the 2nd battalion of the Martinique Chasseurs, appointed by General Rochambeau's patent of August 16, 1793 (V.CS.), we were taken prisoner during the siege of this colony by the English; embarked on February 18, 1794 and taken to England from where we were only sent back on the last floral day, a time when we landed in Le Havre.
We will not recall the details of the siege of Martinique [...] The National Convention decreed that we have rightfully deserved of the homeland [...].
Our battalion, or a large part of it, arrived at Brest and Port Malo: it was sent back to Guadeloupe, under a different name, by a second expedition ordered by the government. We regret not being in France at that time to follow our fellow soldiers in a country whose localities we know and where we could effectively demonstrate our courage.
Arriving in Le Havre too late, a War Council was held for us and decided that we would be provided for at the 106th Regiment until our fate was determined. Nothing has changed for us yet. Unable to bear the inactivity in which we live, two of us are in Paris by government leave and have just been provided for in Franciscan by the 9th Commission, they are tasked by us to seek employment [...].
Greetings and Fraternity.
5 signatures.
Francia, the 4th complementary day *. The 3rd year of the French Republic, one and indivisible."
A handwritten note in the margin of the 2nd page, signed by M. FOURNIOLS, Deputy of Martinique: "I support the petitioners who have always behaved as good Republicans."
Double leaflet. 2 pages of writing. H 31 cm x 20.2 cm.
Good condition, traces of folds, tear with loss at the bottom of the central fold (out of text).
* Complementary days Third complementary day: day of work. Fourth complementary day: day of opinion. Fifth complementary day: day of rewards. Sixth complementary day (leap years): day of revolution.
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18910-28
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).