No.3. Journal des Assemblees-Coloniale, Administrative et du Directoire de l'Isle de France. Du 22 Brumaire An 5e. du 12 Novembre 1796 Vieux Style caption title
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Early and unrecorded imprint from the colonial press at the French colony of Mauritius, also known as the Ile de France. The text contains the deliberations and acts of the colonial assembly of the island, at a time when it was operating virtually independent from France. The acts all concern measures to be taken for the defense of the island, at a time when British invasion was feared. The Dutch were the first Europeans to become interested in the island, taking possession in 1598. After
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