Letter, 1793 May 31, Cambrai [France], to Citoyen Adjount pour la 5me division du Dep[artmen]t de la guerre.

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Letter, 1793 May 31, Cambrai [France], to Citoyen Adjount pour la 5me division du Dep[artmen]t de la guerre.

In response to a letter which informed him of the differences existing between General [?] Becourt commanding at Peronne and the administrative corps of Cambrai. To prevent further difficulties, he relieves Becourt of command.

1 p. ; 31 cm.

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