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Handwritten Italian-language document datelined Spoleto, 1798. Upon Roman Republic stationery, document reads: ''...The glorious French army response in all occasions to sacrifice their lives for the establishment of the Republic are owed by all the individuals of the state an eternal gratitude...the Republic was founded with their blood...The Min. of justice and police sent the engineers there a...report, which will establish joint laws...'' 1pp. document was mailed to a recipient in Norcia. Measures 7.75'' x 10.75''. Toning, creasing and seal remnants to verso, else near fine.
Italian Roman Republic 1798 Document -- Shortly After Napoleon's General Invaded Rome in February & Established the Roman Republic -- ''...The Republic was founded with their blood...''
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