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 Personal Correspondence posted:Dear Diego Tolomella:
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 08:25 |
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 Marquis de Lafayette, Commander of the National Guard The Assembly will be restored as soon as the immediate military threat to the capital is gone. To the patriotic soldiers of l’Armée du Nord, I ask you to abandon your traitorous commander, who would rather spill French blood for the bidding of his Breton masters than defend France from the tyrants of the east. I ask you to abandon him and join the honorable command of l'Armée du Rhin, which now is the only true force standing between your families and the Prussian and Austrian barbarous hordes. Ambassador Short, I approve of your Petition To Expand The American Embassy, though I lament the fact you feel Paris unsafe and personally guarantee your security in our great city. In regards to the Petition Regarding Maritime Trade, that will require further discussion, though I tentatively support it. Though the Bretons may have been mislead by the madman Charles Armand "Tuffin," they do not deserve famine. I fully support the Modification to the Royal Veto as proposed by our illustrious King. Though the spirit of '91 lives on, some modifications must be made to our constitution to improve the general efficiency of government.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 08:28 |
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 311x640 Koca Yusuf Pasha, Ambassador of the Ottoman Empire I am Koca Yusuf Pasha, Grand Vizier of the Ottoman empire. Our glorious sultan has determined that with the chaos in France an emissary capable of wielding the full resources of the ottomans is necessary. The ottoman empire and france have had a long and fruitful alliance, and this confusion concerns us. Are we allied with the loyal monarchists? The republicans? Who has our loyalties? Who benefits us? These are the mazes i have been sent to navigate. Currently I am looking towards giving our support towards the monarchists with the recent hostilities against Paris.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 08:52 |
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 quote:Excerpts on the Coup in Paris
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 09:07 |
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 I can only say to my troops, 'i'm sorry'. I have failed to protect the crown of France. We must continue the siege of Paris, it is our only chance to restore the Kingdom of France. Do not give up, do not lose your confidence in the king, this pretender can give you nothing.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 09:53 |
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quote:Soldiers of the Army of the North, you may not know me. Knowing me, you may doubt my loyalty to your country. Hear me now: I am Karl Josef von Bachmann, a Baron of the Canton of Glarus. I have proudly served in the armies of France since I was fifteen years of age, following in the footsteps of my noble father, himself commander of the Swiss Guard. I had that selfsame honour just some short months past, and my Guardsmen gave their utmost in defence of the King at the Palace of Tuileries. Those were men of duty and honour, and I wept to hear how few survived, and dread what horrors the Jacobins have planned for those who did not succumb to their wounds. Text written on a scrap of parchment found in a gutter near the French Ministry of War, May 1792
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 10:13 |
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 A letter sent to the 'Legislature' posted:Catch me if you can.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 10:20 |
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W. Short to T. Jefferson, 1792 posted:...fear not on that account, I will abide by the policy of Government, but those people are starving! Those of Breton blood in the capital daily assail my gates and tell me of the famine there, beg me to help their families. My heart aches for those people and their struggle, but I fear the matter will soon be decided, one way or the other. Robespierre's opinion of Tuffin and the Bretons has always been clear.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 14:17 |
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 From the desk of Robespierre quote:Moniseur du Clarc, quote:Monsieur d'Ambassador To the Ottoman Ambassador posted:
To the Army of the North posted:Soldiers of France! I speak to you now at the hour of our utmost need.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 14:31 |
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 To the people of France posted:My still loyal subjects,
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 16:05 |
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To my Army, Do not be swayed by the words of the pretender kings Robespierre and Lafayette. Their only wishes are to see France in ruin its people divided those who disagree with them put down like dogs. This is not a fight against Paris, this is a fight against tyrants hiding as Republicans. They hide and mock the rest of France while it burns under the terror of the maniac De Sade. They mock our constitution and everything it stands for, to them meaningless paper to be disregarded. They mock our laws, replacing them with their own; not passed through the legislation but through pure fiat. We are fighting a war against tyrants. We will continue to blockade the city of Paris for as long as it takes, no goods shall enter or leave the city under any circumstances, the tyrants will be bled dry.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 18:43 |
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 Robespierre you Evil Dog! Presidential Elections and Legislative Elections now!. We have both a pretender King and a Pretender President, this is no revolution, this is a mad dash for power! You are a traitor to the revolution, and a false Republican!
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 19:35 |
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Here! Here! Republicans I know you may not have felt our Constitutional Monarchy was ideal but can you really say that this Absolute Monarchy with a puppet government that votes on laws for you is really better??
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 19:38 |
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Father de Roux, last time I checked, the Enragés were openly calling for an end to the state, the abolition of private property, and the deaths of most people who were not one of their elect few. While I appreciate your republican sentiments, it's hard to believe that you are interested in contributing to the political process now. Furthermore, I reject and denounce the notion that this is anywhere near an absolute monarchy. As stated upon numerous occasions, the Legislative Assembly will be reconvened as soon as the state of siege is lifted, without any further delay. In the interim, I invite the representatives of the people to correspond with me via post, so that the most effective measures can be implemented without delay. To the Army of the North posted:Your general says that he "will bleed the tyrants dry." Do you not realize that it is not the tyrants who would starve in a siege, but your wives? Your children? You starve fellow Frenchmen at the orders of a man loyal to a deposed criminal! Is that why you joined the Army? Is that what you signed up to do? Or did you join to fight the enemies of France, of the French people? I ask that you do so now!
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 19:42 |
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sniper4625 posted:
Hah political process? You mean your single vote that decides all laws?? Furthermore it is you who has brought this blockade on the people of Paris; you are solely responsible. If you wanted peace you shouldn't have attacked France. I would like to add that we will not be stopping food shipments entering Paris.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 19:44 |
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Stalin-Chan posted:
France has in no way been attacked, merely the criminal who sat upon its throne. If the Armeé du Nord was performing its rightful duties in defending France from foreign aggression, there would be no siege. Ergo, you are fully responsible.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 19:46 |
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What right do you have to decide when we can and cannot have democracy Robespierre, and I have never called for the death of anyone except the King and other reactionaries, which I hope you yourself would agree with, is out of self defence. Do not call me a murderer while you are plunging a dagger into the heart of freedom.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 19:50 |
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Stalingrad posted:
Did I call you a murderer? No. But if you are denying that your followers have advocated the positions I have relayed, then perhaps you should check again. And I am not "deciding Democracy" - members of the legislature are still perfect allowed to send me their views and proposals via post, so that our work may still continue. However, I think you can agree that gathering all the luminaries of the Assembly into one small space is a bit of a risk that is not a good idea at the very moment.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 19:55 |
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sniper4625 posted:
We tried to protect France from your attack, we were too late. sniper4625 posted:
Hah, prove it. We have seen no assembly; it has been suspended. The only 'Assembly' is you and your friend Lafayette decided the laws of france on your own now.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 19:56 |
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Stalin-Chan posted:
If you're asking for proof that I'm conducting business by mail, what proof is there but a copy of all the letters I receive? I must graciously decline that offer - in addition to the vital business of state I conduct daily, I receive a number of letters from patriotic citizens begging me to do something about that "silly man with the stupid looking sash on our doorstep." I fear such letters might irrevocably damage your already fragile temperament.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 20:01 |
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So there you have it Republicans, this man Robespierre insists you 'take his word for it' that there is an assembly. He can't show you letters. He lied to the King he lied to the Legislature and he is lying to you. I find it odd that people are sending you letters about a man in a sash, I don't know who they are referring to certainly not I. (ooc seriously keep track of where people are i am not nor have i ever been in paris)
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 20:04 |
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Stalin-Chan posted:
You. I said I can't show them to you. At this point, there's really nothing left to say - the siege will be lifted when your soldiers realize that they're attempting to starve out their countrymen. Wherever you are, you'll flee or be captured, doesn't make much difference. The Royalists will invade, we've already heard of their lofty speeches - the question is if we will be able to regain enough strength to stop them. Good day, General. To the Armeé du Nord posted:Your general does not even march with you! He sends you off to do his dirty work, while he attacks the brave men of the National Guard from behind like a coward! Is such a man worthy of your alliegence?
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 20:08 |
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Georges Cadoudal From "To all the soldiers posted:Brothers in arms! Brothers in Christ, hear me!
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 20:21 |
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 196x250 Alexis Le Veneur de Tillières, commandant l'Armée du Rhin A letter dictated and sent to various statesmen of the Republican and Monarchist factions Warm tidings to you, friends. Though I'm truly saddened by the state of France's government and armed forces, it gives me great hope to know that the finest minds and hearts of this nation are working diligently towards a settlement that will return peace, justice, and prosperity back to us. I will make this brief, as I'm sure you all have pressing duties: the Army of the Rhine remains neutral in this conflict. My men and I are charged with defending France's eastern border, and even as I put ink to paper the menace of Prussia and Austria grow. They look upon the chaos in Paris as vultures look upon an injured stag, their Germanic lust for bloodshed growing as they perceive France slowly weakening. But France is not yet so weak as to not defend herself! This is where I must ask your aid. My army will defend the banks of the Rhine to the last, but I need more volunteers. This morning I have dispatched riders throughout Alsace to call upon whoever is able to join me at the Grand Camp in Strasbourg. I humbly request whatever forces you can spare for my defenses here, no matter how slight. This is much to ask of a leader, especially when your own struggles are so important. I can only hope to remind you all that no matter what kind of France you seek to build, none of your ambitions will come to fruition should a foreign power conquer this nation before she achieves her potential. God bless you all, and God bless France!
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 20:27 |
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The Assembly and people of France hear your call, noble General. While our capacity to support you is limited by the army currently surrounding our walls, know that we will do everything in our power to support you and your virtuous mission. You carry a heavy burden on your back, but it is one we shall endeavor to help you carry as best as we can.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 20:32 |
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sniper4625 posted:You. I said I can't show them to you. Why would my men think that they are starving our their countrymen? We are allowing food through are you not distributing it properly? Sounds like you are starving them sir. You starve and lie to your own allies? How sad.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 20:42 |
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Stalin-Chan posted:
I was not aware that you had changed your mind from your previously stated and recorded policy of total blockade, but I thank you for your generosity.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 20:46 |
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Marquis de Lafayette, Commander of the National Guard I put forward the following emergency legislation for the transitional government to immediately implement: The Emergency Emigre Act: As the emigres and their allies openly prepare to wage open and bloody war against France, we have no other choice but to implement harsh measures against them and any others who would flee their country. All emigres, if caught by the French authorities, will be condemned to 20 years in prison as a minimum. If they are known to have supported any of the enemy armies mobilizing to invade France, they will be imprisoned for life. All property of all emigres will be seized immediately by the state, and any attempts at escaping this through loopholes will be treated unmercifully. The Emergency Levee Act: As our armies stand, especially as some have turned on their own countrymen rather than defend our borders, they cannot hold back the tide of tyrannical Europe. So it is now necessary that the patriotic commandant l'Armée du Rhin be granted full power of conscription, to enforce and implement as he sees fit. Refusal to enter the service upon receiving the call to arms from France will be a sentence of Treason. The Emergency Budget quote:Contributions Directes: We must immediately stop this growing inflation, replacing it with much more manageable debt. I propose we send our greatest financial and diplomatic minds to negotiate the purchasing of debt from Amsterdam. Several less immediately necessary funds have been cut, while those that would have a sudden beneficial impact have been risen. All military funding will go to the Army of the Rhine and the Expeditionary Army.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 21:01 |
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General de Lafayette's proposals have my full support. I am confident we can push forward these vital acts swiftly and with a strong united purpose.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 21:06 |
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 Steward Charles Armand Tuffin, marquis de la Rouerie Steward of the Throne of the Elective Duchy of Breizh/Brittany for Duke Luis II Excerpt From A Speech to the Nation posted:How quaint it is that Robespierre would howl with rage and indignation at even the hint of a food blockade on Paris, but for years saw nothing wrong with a total blockade of food - and demands that what food was already there be given up(!) - in Brittany. He now considers lifting his illegal blockade on our Duchy while still attempting to submit us to every indignation. Oh how the Jackalbin scum squirm between hate and malfeasance.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 21:37 |
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Georges CadoudalThe Speech on Taxation posted:*Georges takes the floor before the nobles, Maria Therese seated near him*
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 22:10 |
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 King Louis Philippe I, "Le Roi Egalité" I support General Lafayette's proposals. Drastic measures need to be taken now to eliminate the threats to our Republic. You have my personal assurance that once we have secured Paris and ended the siege by the Breton Puppet Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, the Legislature shall be reconstituted and the Republic shall arise stronger than ever! The Breton Puppet Donatien would rather needlessly siege Paris than fight France's true enemy, the Prussians! He and the other Monarchists care not for the safety of France, they will lie cheat and steal for Louis XVI and the Breton fools than do their actual jobs and protect France! As such, I am personally offering rewards of 100,000 livres for the King, 75,000 for Tuffin, 50,000 each for Donatien and Georges Cadoudal, and 25,000 for each member of the Royal Family. I also commend General Alexis Le Veneur de Tillières for his dedication to protecting France from the threat of the Prussian army. France needs more committed, noble men like him in these trying times. God bless him, God bless our armies, and God bless France!
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 22:13 |
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 Olympe de Gouges, patriot Marquis, You say that you are against tyrannical Europe, yet many such freethinking men would never pay a single thought towards the stifled nature of our nation's women. France stands with millions of patriotic Frenchwomen ready to do their duties for la patrie. In which case, would you not likewise revive the Regulating Camp Followers proposal so that this nation's militaries will acknowledge women the way that they should? Not to mention the whole help screen out prostitution bonus.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 22:46 |
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Georges CadoudalAgainst the False Throne posted:All men are sinners, friends, and all men require the grace of God to be saved. But there are some men who have turned their face from all Divine love and grace, and take up arms against their kin, re-enacting on Earth that war in Heaven begun by Satan himself! And like the Deceiver, they war against all sense, all reason, all bonds of love!
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 22:51 |
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 Alexis-Vincent-Charles Berbiguier de Terre-Neuve du Thym A leaflet distributed in an eerily small quantity from the front desk of Hotel Mazarin posted:Blessed acolytes, thaumaturges and marcheurs of the city of Paris!
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 22:52 |
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Georges CadoudalOn Heretics, Schismatics, and Blasphemers posted:Peoples of France, baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Having been given the Faith of the Apostles, you have stood firm against all those who would see you reduced to slaves of heresy and devilish teachings! You have held to the Rock of Peter through all storms and misfortunes! You have shown faithfulness in adversity, recalling the words of Our Lord: "Every one therefore that heareth these my words, and doth them, shall be likened to a wise man that built his house upon a rock, And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and they beat upon that house, and it fell not, for it was founded on a rock." (Mt. 7:24-25)
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 23:17 |
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221x250 King Louis Philippe I, "Le Roi Egalité" And here are the nominations for my new cabinet. More to come: Minister of Foreign Affairs- Danton Minister of War- General Lafayette
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 23:37 |
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Colonel Wood posted:
I am happy to put my support to these fine nominations. I am confident they shall do our nation proud.
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| # ? Nov 18, 2012 23:40 |
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Marquis de Lafayette, Minister of War, Commander of the National Guard First, I would like to thank our liberty loving King for his nomination. I will go about my duties as a humble soldier of his Majesty and the people of a united France. My first action will be to establish the Camp Followers Act as proposed by Olympe de Gouges as army regulation. This will ensure the patriotic support of all Women of this nation, who have just as much reason to support our struggle for liberty as any man.
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| # ? Nov 19, 2012 00:01 |
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Georges CadoudalOn the Usurpers posted:...Tyrants, one and all, they are! As men die, the radicals divy up honors amongst themselves! Peoples of France, know that they have cast aside all laws of Man and God - they are not your rulers! They write letters to men in Provence, but Provence will not obey! Anjou will not obey! Aquitaine will not obey! Normandy will not obey!
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