WAR OF 1870–71. Telegram from Bordeaux, February 4, 1871. Pr - Lot 590

WAR OF 1870–71. Telegram from Bordeaux, February 4, 1871. Protest by Bismarck, in the name of free elections, as stipulated by the Armistice Agreement... Response by Léon Gambetta: “…The insolent pretension displayed by the Prussian minister to intervene in the formation of a French assembly is the most striking justification for the measures taken by the Government of the Republic… Response from Alph. GENT, Prefect, Marseille, February 4, 1871. “… By sending Republicans to the National Assembly, we will thwart the treacherous designs of the barbarian who dares to give orders to France… Republicans, let us vote, let us all vote!” Poster (96 x 65) Condition A

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