POLES!

POLES!

Four days ago, beneath the walls of our capital, the bloodiest and fiercest battle took place (...) Our troops, repelling the onslaught of over 20,000 enemies, They cut them down on those very ramparts, which, built by the hands of its inhabitants, have today become the enemies’ grave. To save the city from destruction and to weaken the enemy’s strength, our troops evacuated the capital (...) General Krukowiecki is no longer the President of the Government (...). At the camp near Kanów on September 12, 1831. (Samuel Józef Różycki) Brigadier General , Commander of the Armed Forces of the provinces of Kraków, Sandomierz, and Kalisz. Single-sided print. Dimensions: approx. 24.5 x 17.5 cm.
Heavy staining, crease marks, left edge trimmed. Good condition. 10618/47