POST & COURIER. 1793. Decree of the National Convention, of - Lot 268

POST & COURIER. 1793. Decree of the National Convention, of April 9, 1793, concerning MESSAGERIES, POST AND HORSE POST" in 13 articles: Art. 5) "La Poste aux Lettres, les Messageries & la Poste aux Chevaux" will be, as from May 1, 1793, gathered under one and the same administration, specially charged with the supervision and the maintenance of the execution of the three services. Art. 6) La Poste aux Lettres, les Messageries will be operated on a time and materials basis. The Service of the Post Office to the horses will be made by virtue of auctions at discounted rates. Art. 7) The Letter Post, Courier & Horse Post Services will be provided exclusively by the agents & servants of the Nation...". Printed at SAINTES (17), by Pierre Toussaints, Printer of the Department of Lower Charente, 1793. Cupboard (49 x 39) State A.