The English Admiralty pays tribute to Marseilles after the fall of Napoleon.
The English Admiralty pays tribute to Marseilles after the fall of Napoleon.
True copy of the letter addressed by Lord Exmouth "Admiral of the Blue Squadron and Commander-in-Chief of His Britannic Majesty's Naval Forces in the Mediterranean", to the Mayor and the Municipal Council "of the faithful city of Marseilles". "For you, Mr. Mayor, who showed yourselves in this noble struggle, at the head of your fellow citizens and gave an example of courage in danger, moderation and humanity after success, [...]".