Younger brother of Maximilien Robespierre who was also a radical revolutionary (1763–1794). He was elected to the National Convention in September 1792 and became depute-en-mission to the Army of Italy in 1794, where he wielded his influence to advance Napoleon Bonaparte’s early career. After a coup famously overthrew Maximilien on July 27, 1794, Augustin stood by his side and was also arrested; they were subsequently guillotined on the same day. LS in French, signed “Robespierre,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 10.75, March 21, 1793. Untranslated letter written from Nice, where he was very active in the Comite de Surveillance during the French Revolution. Robespierre writes to oppose the incarceration of the citizen Bertrand, citing all that he has done for the cause of the Revolution. The letter retains its red wax seal affixed to the final page. Intersecting folds, light staining to the top, and a bit of show-through from writing to opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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