Manuscript DS in French, signed "Carnot" and "Billaud-Varenne," one page, 8.25 x 12.5, December 29, 1793. Official order of the Comité de Salut Public [Committee of Public Safety] issued to the Minister of the Navy during the Reign of Terror, neatly signed at the conclusion by Carnot and Billaud-Varenne. In fine condition, with a tape-repaired tear to the integral address leaf.
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