Autograph draft of a speech to be made to the people of Corsica : [n.p.], ca. 1796.

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Autograph draft of a speech to be made to the people of Corsica : [n.p.], ca. 1796.

Demanding that they swear to defend the Constitution and regard themselves as irrevocably bound to France. He suggest that two deputies be sent to the Assembly and a statue be erected at Paoli.

1 item (7 p.) ; 30.5 x 20 cm.

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