Revolution: The Letter Signed by Carnot, Merlin de Douai, and Cochon-Treilhard

  

Appointment as a medical officer.

Citizen Jamel (Nicolas), forty years old, born in Frêne, district of Verdun, whose civic-mindedness is attested by the municipal council of Frêne, has provided the proof of competence required by law.

Done at the Health Commission, on the fourth day of the Sans-culottides of the second year of the French Republic.

Signed by the members of the Health Commission.

Seen and approved by the Committee of Public Safety.
The first day of Vendémiaire, Year 3 of the French Republic.

At the bottom left of the document, the signatures of Charles Cochon de Lapparent and Philippe-Antoine Merlin de Douai.

Possibly, but partly erased: Collot d’Herbois (see photo 10, same line as Merlin de Douai).

The document also bears, among the members of the Health Commission, the signature of Antoine Dubois, the famous surgeon and consultant to the Emperor.
As well as that of Claude Louis Berthollet, the famous chemist.

Document on laid and watermarked paper, measuring 23.5 x 36 cm, on Republic letterhead.
It gives the citizen’s full name, age, place of birth, parents’ occupation, previous positions held, record of service, and notes and observations.

The upper part is frayed and soiled, with a tear in the upper right corner at the word “Liberty,” and two or three tears on the right side along the edge.

Rare revolutionary document bearing prestigious signatures, including at least 5 famous revolutionaries and 2 renowned scientists, all on the same page.

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