Royalist proclamation by Marshal Prince d'Essling, André MASSÉNA (1758-1804), signed by the Prefect of the Département, the Marquis d'ALBERTAS (1747-1829) and the Mayor of Marseille, the Marquis de MONTGRAND (1776-1847). This official proclamation, dated March 15, 1815, was addressed to the people of Marseille to announce the imminent arrival of the Duc d'Angoulême, nephew of King Louis XVIII, who was visiting Nîmes at the time. The text underlines Marseille's loyalty to the monarchy, calling on the Marseillais to demonstrate their attachment to the throne and their rightful sovereign. It highlights the loyalty of local authorities and the army, while condemning attempts at subversion by "agitators" seeking to disrupt public order and the cohesion between the National Guard and the line troops. The document insists on the need to defend Louis XVIII from the troubles caused by Napoleon's return during the Hundred Days. The final appeal is solemn: "There will be for the citizen and the soldier only one sentiment, one cry: to defend at the peril of our days the Throne of our good KING LOUIS XVIII." Bill printed in Marseille, by Antoine Ricard, rue Paradis. Good overall condition, period paper with some moisture marks visible at bottom of document, light edge wear. 1 p., in-4° format. 1815.