WAR IN THE VENDÉE. 1796. “ARMY OF THE OCEAN COAST, Western D - Lot 250

WAR IN THE VENDÉE. 1796. “ARMY OF THE OCEAN COAST, Western Division.” Permanent discharge due to injuries for Nicolas VALLÉE, a grenadier native of Orville (Orne). “has lost the thumb of his left hand as a result of a gunshot wound and is unable to handle weapons; he sustained this wound on the 7th of Vendémiaire, Year 3, during the Battle of BELLEVILLE in Lavandée (LA VENDÉE)... a brave and true Republican...” — in ANCENIS (44) on the 8th of Pluviôse, Year 4 (January 28, 1796) - Document signed by members of the 4th Battalion of the ORNE, including HENRY, District Commander, the Commissioner of War, and other signatories—stamped “4th Battalion of the Orne.” One-page oblong folio manuscript.

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