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Lot# 2014 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2014 France

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    1792 (Aug. 19): Acte du Corps Legislatif / Decree of the National Assembly, concerning accusations made against General de la Fayette (Lafayette, 1757-1834) concerning his neglect of the Armée du Nord which he brought towards Paris (the accusations largely made by his immediate successor) and thus stripped of his command to be replaced by the energetic and successful Dumouriez who, with Kellerman, won battles at Valmy and Jemappes. Just days after this decree Lafayette and part of his staff surrendered to the Austrians where he was interned for five years. Provenance: Collection Stanley Luft.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold