Lazare HOCHE (1768-1797) general in chief... - Lot 504 - Rossini

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Lazare HOCHE (1768-1797) general in chief... - Lot 504 - Rossini
Lazare HOCHE (1768-1797) general in chief of the armies of the Republic, "the Peacemaker of the Vendée". L.A.S., Vannes 8 messidor III (June 26, 1795) "one o'clock in the morning", to the representatives of the people near the army; 1 page oblong in-4, headed Patrie, Vertu et Quartier Général des Armées des Côtes de Brest et de Cherbourg [...] Le Général en Chef. Important letter, written on the very night of the landing at Quiberon. "Citizens, you will find enclosed the copies of the various reports which have just been made to me, I do not believe that I should lose a moment to go to Morbihan, where I believe my presence is necessary. I am gathering several Corps intended for the points threatened by the external enemies"; he will keep them informed of the outcome... Hoche will defeat these emigrants during a general attack at Quiberon on July 21...
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