WHITE TERROR. CHOUANS. SARTHE. 1815. Proclamation of the Aut - Lot 395

WHITE TERROR. CHOUANS. SARTHE. 1815. Proclamation of the Authorities commanding the Department of LA SARTHE, to the Inhabitants of the City of LE MANS. Le Mans, June 8, 1815. "Bands of brigands are infesting various parts of this department, bringing havoc and desolation. They forcibly take away those they meet, and force them to become instruments of disorder and civil war... The EMPEROR has entrusted you with the defense of your homes: he asks you for all military service to help the troops of the line to pacify your own country. Arm yourselves to prevent the common enemy from spreading death in the city... Show yourselves, inhabitants of the Sarthe; and the happy security you once enjoyed will be promptly restored...". - Empire vignette. Impr. au Mans, chez Monnoyer, Imprimeur de M. le Préfet; June 1815. Folder (53 x 43) Condition B.