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ARLES ENCHERES - Me GOUIRAND Christelle

625 - SAINT-DOMINGUE.
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Estimate €150 - €200
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SAINT-DOMINGUE. A one-page handwritten letter issued to Mr Jean Amboise Martin, commander of the 230-tonne brigantine *L’Aimable Lyty* of Marseille, certifying that there was no contagious disease in the town, nor in the surrounding area, at Port-au-Prince, on 3 February 1790. Signatures of the Governor-General of Saint-Domingue, De Peynier (1731–1809), and of the Commissioner for the Colonies. Red wax seal. Peynier Louis Antoine de Thomassin de (1731 in Aix-en-Provence – 1809 in Arance) He joined the Navy in 1744. During the Seven Years’ War, he took part in the campaign in the Indies, then commanded a frigate and explored the West Indies, served as ambassador to Grenada and set off for South America to discover new sea routes. During the American War of Independence, he took part in a naval operation in the West Indies as a squadron commander under the command of Bailli de Suffren, where they achieved victory after victory. Following this campaign, he commanded the French fleet in the Indian Ocean. On 26 July 1789, he was appointed Governor-General of the colony of Saint-Domingue, where he arrived in late August. He remained in post until the end of 1790, when he returned to France. He was appointed Vice-Admiral in early 1792. Frame Approx. 30.5 x 19.5 cm (image) Approx. 45.5 x 29 cm (frame) (Creases, stains, sun damage and small losses. Sold as is)
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About the sale FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART, INCLUDING A RESIDENCE IN THE ALPILLES – A COLLECTION OF CERAMICS
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Auction time 10/31/2026 at 10:00 AM
Ref. : 25392 - 19
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