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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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On 14 September 1791, the King of the French addressed the National Assembly, confirming his acceptance of the Constitutional Act, swearing fidelity to the nation and law, and pledging to maintain the Constitution for peace, unity, and prosperity.
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GENTLEMEN,
I COME here solemnly to confirm the acceptance I have given to the Constitutional Act; in consequence—I SWEAR TO BE FAITHFUL TO THE NATION AND TO THE LAW, and to employ all the power which is delegated to me to maintaining the Constitution decreed by the Constituent National Assembly, and causing the laws to be executed. May this great and memorable era, be that of the re-establishment of peace and unity, and become the pledge of the happiness of the people and of the prosperity of the empire.
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France
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14th Sept. 1791
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acceptance of the constitution; pledge for re-establishment of peace and unity, and prosperity of the empire.
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The King addressed the National Assembly to solemnly confirm his acceptance of the Constitutional Act, swore fidelity to the nation and law, and committed to employing his delegated power to maintain the Constitution and execute laws.