EMPIRE. PEACE OF TILSIT 1807. HANDKERCHIEF. RUSSIA. - PLACAR - Lot 331

EMPIRE. PEACE OF TILSIT 1807. HANDKERCHIEF. RUSSIA. - PLACARD: "81ème et 82ème Bulletin de la GRANDE ARMÉE 21 et 22 Juin 1807." NAPOLEON the Emperor of the French and H.M. the Emperor of RUSSIA, wishing to put an end to the war which divides the two Nations and to conclude, while waiting for an Armistice, stop... "There will be an Armistice between the French Army and the Russian Army, in order to be able in the meantime to negotiate, conclude and sign a Peace which will put an end to bloodshed so contrary to humanity..." "Proclamation of the Emperor and King, to the Grande Armée...." - Printed in SAINT-LÔ (Manche), by J. MARAIS, rue et Maison du Poids-national, n°2. Cupboard (50 x 40) Condition B.