Jacques DUTRUY (1762-1836) general of the Revolution and Empire, born in Geneva, he distinguished himself in the Vendée by his harshness and cruelty and his "infernal columns". L.A.S., H.Q. at Isle de la Montagne [Noirmoutier] 27 prairial II (June 15, 1794), "to the members of the Commune of this isle"; 1page in-4, vignette, header and motto Armée de l'Ouest ... État-Major. Liberté, Égalité, Mort aux intrigans et aux inutiles. He asks for "a passenger boat to be dispatched to Bourgneuf"...