Bertrand Barere de Vieuzac Autograph Letter Signed
One of the most notorious members of the National Convention during the French Revolution, he presided over the trial of Louis XVI and voted for his execution (1755-1841). ALS in French, signed “B. Barere, membre de la chambre des représentants,” one page, 7 x 9, June 16, 1815. Untranslated handwritten letter to Jacques Leroy de Saint-Arnaud, "General d'Arnaud, Commandant L'Hotel des Invalides." Addressed on the integral leaf in Barere's hand. In very good to fine condition, with a few minor stains and seal-related loss to the address leaf. Accompanied by an engraved portrait.
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One of the most notorious members of the National Convention during the French Revolution, he presided over the trial of Louis XVI and voted for his execution (1755-1841). ALS in French, signed “B. Barere, membre de la chambre des représentants,” one page, 7 x 9, June 16, 1815. Untranslated handwritten letter to Jacques Leroy de Saint-Arnaud, "General d'Arnaud, Commandant L'Hotel des Invalides." Addressed on the integral leaf in Barere's hand. In very good to fine condition, with a few minor stains and seal-related loss to the address leaf. Accompanied by an engraved portrait.