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SIEGE OF MAINZ - PAIR OF LETTERS FROM FRENCH BESIEGING FORCE WITH DIFFERENT "ARMEE" MARKS; 20 Jan. & 9 July 1795 pair of ELs (first with part address washed out) both headed from the French forces before Prussian-held Mainz; with v. fine "ARMEE DU BAS RHIN/3e. DIVn." or mainly very fine "[AR]MEE DURHIN/[6e.] DIVISION" mark nicely placed on the front. The Siege of Mainz lasted from 14 Dec. 1794 to 29 Oct. 1795. Scarce pair. (2 covers)Cross Reference: FRANCE, GERMAN STATES, MILITARY - NAPOLEONIC WAR
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