Hippolyte-Jean-René, marquis de TOULONGEON (1739-1794) gener - Lot 25

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Hippolyte-Jean-René, marquis de TOULONGEON (1739-1794) gener - Lot 25
Hippolyte-Jean-René, marquis de TOULONGEON (1739-1794) general of cavalry, deputy of the nobility of the bailliage of Amont in Franche-Comté to the Estates General, he emigrated. L.A.S., Vienne, October 1 [1788]; 2 1/2 pages in-4 (a few small holes). The project of his correspondent "will surely still bring some difficulties; it is to be expected that all the articles will not be agreed upon, but this is a work where courage is needed and until now one should not complain about the obstacles, if the Revolution takes place as I believe it will not be an example in history of a similar event without a blow [...Here are the general states in January, you must be there by reason or reasoning but do not neglect what human prudence requires, you are announced by your writings and by arriving there you will find ready-made knowledge. I thus engage you to come to Paris as soon as possible [...] Our assembly of Franche Comté was held on the 10th a little late, about 150 gentlemen are deputies, it is to arrive after the battle, but finally... "...
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