Jacques-François, known as Abdallah MENOU (1750–1810), general
P.S. as Major General, Paris, “on the first day of the second decade of Brumaire, Year II of the Republic” (November 1, 1793); 1 folio-sized page, red wax seal (under glass).
Certificate for Citizen Michel Leclerc, “Brigadier Gendarme of the 35th Division, known as the Conquerors of the Bastille, formerly the Mailfert Company,” who “behaved as a zealous Republican and a brave soldier throughout the time he fought against the rebels of the Vendée ”; he was wounded on September 14 during the Battle of Doué “by a gunshot to his left hand. 
This brave Republican deserves that the Republic take an interest in his fate.”
Timed Monday 16 November・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 95

Jacques-François, known as Abdallah MENOU (1750–1810), general P.S. as Major General, Paris, “on the first day of the second decade of Brumaire, Year II of the Republic” (November 1, 1793); 1 folio-sized page, red wax seal (under glass). Certificate for Citizen Michel Leclerc, “Brigadier Gendarme of the 35th Division, known as the Conquerors of the Bastille, formerly the Mailfert Company,” who “behaved as a zealous Republican and a brave soldier throughout the time he fought against the rebels of the Vendée ”; he was wounded on September 14 during the Battle of Doué “by a gunshot to his left hand. This brave Republican deserves that the Republic take an interest in his fate.”

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€200 - €300
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Jacques-François, known as Abdallah MENOU (1750–1810), general P.S. as Major General, Paris, “on the first day of the second decade of Brumaire, Year II of the Republic” (November 1, 1793); 1 folio-sized page, red wax seal (under glass). Certificate for Citizen Michel Leclerc, “Brigadier Gendarme of the 35th Division, known as the Conquerors of the Bastille, formerly the Mailfert Company,” who “behaved as a zealous Republican and a brave soldier throughout the time he fought against the rebels of the Vendée ”; he was wounded on September 14 during the Battle of Doué “by a gunshot to his left hand. This brave Republican deserves that the Republic take an interest in his fate.”
Sale Monday 16 November・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 7 rue Drouot 75009 Paris