NATIONAL CONVENTION. 1793. "Extract from the minutes of the - Lot 289

NATIONAL CONVENTION. 1793. "Extract from the minutes of the National Convention of 4 Nivôse An 2 (24 December 1793). The Convention... decrees the following: COPPET Nicolas Grenadier in the 2nd Battalion of the SOMME has lost his left leg, which was amputated following a wound he received in this part on November 15, 1792. Grade of Second-Lieutenant from the day of his injury, pension of 600 Livres representative to the Hôte des Invalides... Copy collated from the original in Paris on 12 Nivôse An 2, signed by Deux Conventionnels BOURDON de l'OISE, François (Député de l'OISE), and Jean JAY (Député de la GIRONDE). 1 folio page, partly engraved. Vignette of the Convention Nationale and seal under paper.