Petion, Jerome, de Villeneuve., 05/16/1792-05/16/1792

File — Box: 1, Folder: 49

Identifier: 96784

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Bibliotheca Lindesiana (1770-1792). Consists of fourteen documents relating to French political matters. Correspondents include Louis XVI, Louis Philippe, and Jerome Petion. All documents bear the stamp of the Bibliotecha Lindesiana. Arranged alphabetically by last name of individual.

Dates

05/16/1792-05/16/1792

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.75 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/01

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed (in French), a patriotic discourse, dated Paris 5/16/1792 from Jerome Petion de Villeneuve, Mayor of Paris, to M. Lecuyer. Praising the new slogan "Vivre libre ou mourir" (Live free or die).