Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-29
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relafive % the adherence 81 Marshal
she Dixie Of Ragusn.

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lom Prince Schwartzenburg, Comrnan-
C. Ia Chief of the Troops of the allied pow
ers. to His Excellency the Marshal Duke of
April 3.
Monsieur lie Marechsl,-l have the honor to
transmit to your Excellency' by safe person,
all the public papers and Documents necessary
TO render your Exceliency perfectly acquainted
with the events which have taken place since
fyou quilted the capital. AZ well an invitation
rom the members OF the Provisional Govern
ment, to range yourself under the banners OF the
good French cause. l duplicate you in the
lissme cfyonr coantry and humanity, TO listen to
the proposals which win put an end 10 the effu-
sion ofthe precious blood Of the brave man
whom YOU command. so /,
Answer efshe Mayshaf Dnle Of Rssnsa.
Monsieur lie Marechai,- III have received the
letter which your Excellency has done me the
honor to address to ne, as well as the papers
which it inclosed Public opinion has always
been the rule of my conduct. The army and
the people being absolved from the cath of al
iegiance towardst the Emperor Napoleon by the
Decree OF the Senate, am disposed to com
cur in an union between the army and the pco-
pie, which will prevent all chance Of civil war,
and stop the effusion of blood consequently,
am ready to quit with my troops, the army of
the Emperor Napoleon, on the following condi
:'ons, OF which I.demand of you the guarantee
in writing.
Cshy efths Guarantee demanded and lrranfsd.
Art. I'll Charles, Prince schwartz enburg,
Marshal and Commander in Chief of the Allied
armies, guarantee to all the French truups who
an consequence of the Decree of the senate Of
the ID April. shall quit the banners of Nspe-
leon Bonaparte, that they nay retire freely to
Normandy, with their arms, baggage and am
inunition, and with the same consideration and
military honors which the allied troops reci-
rrocaily owe 10 each other.
2c--That, il, in consequence Of this move
ment, the events of the war should cause he
person OF Napoleon Bonaparte to fall into the
hands of the Allies, his life should be gusran.
teed to him, and his liberty in space IF ground
and c,rcumscribed territory, at the choice of
The allied powers and the French government
<ns1vsr Of The Marshal Prince of Scl,sayfsea-
burg.
Monsieur lie Marechai,--I cannot sufficiently
express the satisfaction which feel in Learn
ing the eagerness with which you accept the
invitation OF the Provisional Government, to
range yourself conformsbly to the Decree of the
"a OF this month, under the banners of the
French cause.
The distinguished services which you have
rendered to your country are generally acknow-
!edged |; but you have crowned them by restor
ing TO their country, the brave troops who have
escaped the ambition of single man.
intreat you to believe that particularly
appreciate tie Ldelicacy Of the article which
you demand, and which laccept, relative to the
person OF Napoleon. Nothing could better
characterize that amiable generosity which is
natural to Frenchmen, and which particularly
distinguishes the character of your Excellen.
cy.
(signed)
SCHwARTzENBURG.