East Flanders - Supply of the Army of Sambre and Meuse - Year III (1795) Handwritten letter signed by members of the General Administration of the East Flanders district, addressed to the municipality of Bruges and dated 3 Germinal An III of the Republic (March 23, 1795). Printed letterhead featuring the republican motto "Liberté, Egalité" and an engraved vignette depicting an allegorical figure of the Republic surrounded by republican motifs. This official correspondence orders the municipality of Bruges to take all necessary measures to satisfy the requisitions for subsistence. It states that the local military authorities have indicated the contributions expected, and reminds us that all payment procedures must be rigorously followed to ensure traceability of deliveries. The General Administration stresses the urgency and importance of food deliveries, enclosing a copy of a previous letter for reference. It also highlights the logistical difficulties caused by recent winter weather conditions, which have hampered the transport of foodstuffs. Missing upper left corner due to unsealing, without affecting the text. 1 p., folio format. History In the midst of the revolutionary period, the French Republic had to ensure supplies for its troops engaged in wars against the European monarchies. The Armée de Sambre et Meuse, active in the northern territories and Belgium, relied heavily on local requisitions for supplies of food and equipment.