Bidspirit auction | [HISTORY] - BARRAS Paul (1755

[HISTORY] - BARRAS Paul (1755 - 1829) - A Fallen Revolutionary Seeks Return To France - Member of the Convention, Member of the Directory, 1755–1829. Letter to the Governor-General (Miollis), Rome, 14 January 1814. In-4, 1 p. 1/4. Handwritten note concerning his request for a passport to France. “The current circumstances are sufficiently compelling to warrant this step; I must use every possible means to avoid falling under another rule; this necessity… will be readily understood; I shall attempt to travel via the municipality if it grants me permission, as the roads are becoming less safe by the day”… etc. From the Brouwet collection. •⁠> This lot is located in and ships from Switzerland. Import duties, VAT, and clearance charges will apply in the destination country and are the buyer's responsibility.