(Legros, "La Revolution telle qu'elle est.") The principle of these measures was laid down by Robespierre in his speech on property (April 24, 1793), and in his declaration of rights unanimously adopted by the Jacobin Club (Buchez et Roux, XXVI., 93 and 130).] [Footnote 2110: Rousset, "Les Volontaires," p.

234 and 254.] [Footnote 2111: Report by Cambon, Pluviose 3, year III., p.3.

"One fifth of the active population is employed in the common defense."-- Decree of May 12, and Aug.

23, 1793 .-- Decree of November 22, 1793 .-- Order of the Directory, October 18, 1798.] [Footnote 2112: Moniteur, XIX., 631.

Decree of Ventose 14, year II.
Archives Nationales, D.SI., 10.