Key Information
Reference code
MAURICE, FB 1/11
Title
Incomplete first hand account, c 1871, of narrowly escaping summary execution in Paris, possibly written by Norman Spencer, member of the Perceval family
Date(s)
- [1871] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
14pp
Scope and content
Account of a day during the Paris Commune when the writer was arrested and witnessed a summary choice of prisoners for execution, himself being saved through his friendship with General Gallifet. Reverse has note: 'Norman on the Commune'. [Norman Spencer 1838-1902, grandson of Spencer Perceval P.M.?]. Manuscript, 14pp [Incomplete].