Théobald dillon (1745-1792) Revolutionary general, massacred and mutilated by his soldiers in Lille in 1792. P.A.S. as colonel of the 87th regiment, Lille July 2, 1791; 1 page obl. in-8. Civic oath. "I swear to use the arms placed in my hands for the defense of my country and to uphold the constitution decreed by the National Assembly against all enemies from within and without, to die rather than suffer the invasion of French territory by foreign troops, and to obey only the orders given in consequence of the decrees of the National Assembly"... 2 printed documents are enclosed, Loi relative au Serment à prêter par les Officiers & par les Soldats (September 23, 1791) and Loi relative au remplacement des Officiers de l'armée... (December 11, 1791).