ALPES-MARITIMES. 1802. "Le Préfet du département des Alpes-M - Lot 363

ALPES-MARITIMES. 1802. "Le Préfet du département des Alpes-Maritimes CHATEAUNEUF-RANDON Général de Division, aux citoyens sous-préfets et maires du département." Placard (76 x 53 cm) made in NICE (06) on 26 Pluviôse an 10 (February 15, 1802). Speech by Châteauneuf-Randon upon assuming his duties as Prefect of the Alpes Maritimes. "...France, victorious over her enemies through the courage of her defenders, through the strength of her principles of philosophy, humanity, justice and tolerance, and above all through the great heroic virtues of the First Consul BONAPARTE, finds herself in the front ranks of all European nations, and there is not one that does not pride itself on being one of them. Happy are the regions united with the French government. Blessed above all are the inhabitants of the Alpes-Maritimes who, by virtue of their topographical position, find themselves in a position to promote their industry and their precious commodity with greater superiority; but to achieve this, the individual will of all citizens is required..." (Extract). Printed in NICE (06), by Cougnet Père et fils, Imprimeurs-libraires.