RETURN OF KING LOUIS XVI, FROM VARENNES. 1791 - "Decree of t - Lot 168

RETURN OF KING LOUIS XVI, FROM VARENNES. 1791 - "Decree of the National Assembly of June 25, 1791". "1°) As soon as the King arrives at the Château des Tuileries, he will be provisionally given a guard, which, under the orders of the Commander General of the Parisian National Guard (General LA FAYETTE), will watch over his safety and answer for his person. 2°) The heir presumptive to the Crown (LOUIS XVII) will be provisionally given a private guard. 3°) All those who have accompanied the royal family will be arrested and questioned; the King and Queen will be heard in their statements, all without delay...4°) The Queen (MARIE-ANTOINETTE) will be given a private guard...". Vignette Royale. Printed in CHAUMONT, by Bouchard, Printer for the Department of HAUTE-MARNE. Cupboard (39 x 29) Condition A.