TARN ET GARONNE. 1794. POWDERS & SALTPETRE. " Extract from t - Lot 311

TARN ET GARONNE. 1794. POWDERS & SALTPETRE. " Extract from the register of the Orders of the PUBLIC SALTING COMMITTEE of the National Convention, of 23 Floréal year 2 (May 12, 1794), signed in the register ROBESPIERRE, Barère, Carnot, Prieur, Couthon... "Art.1) The Revolutionary Administration of Saltpetre & Powders, the National Agency, the Saltpetre Makers, the Communes... are authorized to deliver to the Manufacturers of nitric & sulphuric acids the last residues of their saltpetre operations, known as "Exhausted Mother Waters"." Intended to prepare the raw materials for dyes & several precious & useful arts for the Company. Printed in MONTAUBAN, at FONTANEL, father & son, printer of the District. Cupboard (46 x 37) State B+.