AN 6. CORRÈZE. MARINE. "PROCLAMATION du DIRECTOIRE EXÉCUTIF - Lot 243

AN 6. CORRÈZE. MARINE. "PROCLAMATION du DIRECTOIRE EXÉCUTIF, concernant les MARINS. Du 25 Nivôse An 6 (14 Janvier 1798)" (BARRAS Président) - "Citoyens. You are aware of the law of 17 Vendémiaire last, which granted AMNISTIE for all military offenses other than those of desertion to the enemy, treason, hiring, espionage, etc. The precious class of defenders of the Fatherland at sea have a right to justice and the indulgence of the Government, especially at a time when a formidable army, commanded by the Hero of Italy (Bonaparte), is going to unite them with the victors of Arcole and Fleurus. The Directoire hastens to make them enjoy the beneficial provisions of this Law...". Printed in TULLE, by R. CHIRAC, imprimeur du Département. Cupboard (42 x 34) State A.