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To the French National Convention October 22, 1792

To the French National Convention October 22, 1792

CITIZEN PRESIDENT:

In the name of the deputies of the department of Pas de Calais, I have the honor of presenting to the Convention the felicitations of the General Council of the Commune of Calais on the abolition of royalty.

Amid the joy inspired by this event, one can not forbear some pain at the folly of our ancestors, who have placed us under the necessity of treating seriously (solennellement) the abolition of a phantom.

THOMAS PAINE, Deputy.