Fanatical idealist leader of the French Revolution (1758-1794) who was arrested and executed for the 'Reign of Terror.' Partly-printed DS in French, signed "Robespierre," one page both sides, 8 x 12.25, July 17, 1794. Order, on official letterhead of the Committee of Public Safety, to commandeer six wagons belonging to the Water Company of Paris "which were to be taken over by the Committee of Public Safety," for transport services, possibly for transport of the condemned. Signed at the conclusion by Maximilien Robespierre, Lazare Carnot, Bertrand Barere, and Robert Lindet. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and some light edge creasing and foxing. Around the time of this letter, shortly after the violent 'Reign of Terror,' 1400 enemies of the Revolution were sent to their deaths. Just eleven days later, on July 28th, Robespierre himself would meet his fate—guillotined without a trial in the Place de la Revolution. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
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