French statesman (1759–1794) and one of the leading figures of the French Revolution. He and his followers were charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government and who was guillotined in 1794. Rare manuscript DS in French, signed “Danton,” one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, August 25, 1792. Certified copy of a decree by the National Assembly regarding the creation of a citizen’s infantry guard. In part (translated): “The citizens who contributed most efficiently to the first conquest of Liberty must be the first to defend it...Citizens who distinguished themselves, as recognized by the Constituent Assembly, on July 14th 1789, during the taking of the Bastille...will be admitted to form companies of foot guard, as have been the aforementioned National Guard and other citizens who served the cause of Liberty from the first moments of the revolution...Citizens having already received arms from the nation must bring those arms when they come to form those companies. These companies will be part of the same division of the National Guard.” In fine condition, with mild edge toning. As a member of the Commune of Paris, Danton helped set the stage for the attack on the Tuileries and the overthrow of the monarchy, which took place just weeks before this decree, on August 10, 1792. In the new republic, he became minister of justice and virtual head of the Provisional Executive Council. A fantastic document of great historical importance in the context of the French Revolution. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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