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ANTILLES - MANUSCRIT written: "In prison at the...

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ANTILLES - MANUSCRIT written: "In prison at the gaol of FORT ROYAL MARTINIQUE, on Saturday 17 August 1782". Defense of : "Philippes Cyr Prévost Garde Magasin du Roy en l'Isle GRENADE", presenting the 9 reasons for accusations, of depredations in the King's stores on this island, and (giving), point by point, the answers of his defense. Folio of 60 pages, light wetnesses. Well readable. The text ends with: "Fort Royal Martinique on the 287th day of my captivity," (signed) Cyr Prevost.