SANTERRE ANTOINE: (1752-1809) French Brewer who participated in the Storm of the Bastille and became...

SANTERRE ANTOINE: (1752-1809) French Brewer who participated in the Storm of the Bastille and became General and Commander of the National Guard during the French Revolution. Very popular for his generosity as owner of the Brasserie de la Magdeleine. L.S., `Santerre«, one page, 4to, Paris, 10th December 1791, in French. Santerre in his capacity as Commandant of the Grenadiers gives his approval signing beneath a letter signed by Sergeant-Mayor Thirion, the letter bearing the heading of the Parisian section ''Quinze-Vingts'' civil committee, and stating in part `Jean Richard, winner of the Bastille, has loyally served and as a good citizen in the Grenadier company..« Folded, with extremely small staining. VG £250-350