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Original fileThe painting depicts a single aged sheet of paper with visible foxing, creases, and worn edges. The printed text contains official dispatches from General Napoleon Bonaparte during the Italian Campaign, reporting on the occupation of Bologna and the seizure of military assets. Detailed sections describe the activities of naturalists collecting specimens for the French national collections.
LE REDACTEUR. No. 200. Du 14 Messidor, an 4 de la République, (Samedi, 2 Juillet 1796, vieux style). ARTICLES OFFICIELS. ARMÉE D’ITALIE. Au quartier-général à Bologne, le 5 messidor, an 4. Bonaparte, général en chef de l’armée d’Italie, au Directoire exécutif. La division du général Augereau, citoyens Directeurs, a passé le Pô à Borgoforte, le 28 prairial; il est arrivé à Bologne, le premier messidor, il y a trouvé 400 soldats du pape, qui ont été faits prisonniers.
Translation
THE EDITOR. No. 200. From 14 Messidor, Year 4 of the Republic, (Saturday, July 2, 1796, old style). OFFICIAL ARTICLES. ARMY OF ITALY. At the general headquarters in Bologna, 5 Messidor, Year 4. Bonaparte, General-in-Chief of the Army of Italy, to the Executive Directory. General Augereau's division, citizen Directors, crossed the Po at Borgoforte on 28 Prairial; he arrived in Bologna on the first Messidor, where he found 400 soldiers of the Pope, who were taken prisoner.
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