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The Origins of Contemporary France
Volume 3 (of 6)

CHAPTER VI
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The rest desired the constitution of 1791, and spoke of the republicans only as one speaks of very honest maniacs."] [Footnote 2626: Duvergier, "Collection des lois et decrets," May 29, 1792; July 15, 16, and 18; July 6-20.] [Footnote 2627: Moniteur, XIII.

25 (session of July 1).

Petition of 150 active citizens of the Bonne-Nouvelle section.] [Footnote 2628: Mortimer-Ternaux, II.194.Buchez et Roux, XVI.253.

The decree of dismissal was not passed until the 12th of August, but after the 31St of July the municipality demanded it and during the following days several Jacobin grenadiers go to the National Assembly, trample on their bearskin hats and put on the red cap of liberty.] [Footnote 2629: Mortimer-Ternaux, II.

192 (municipal action of Aug.


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