Augspurger, Christian (1782-1848)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Mar 11 p. 4

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text of article:

Medal Of Honor For Superior Farming

(Translated from the French by Mrs. Herbert Schmidt)

Paris, October 1, 1814. Decoration of the Lily-flower, No. 20,131.
Mr. Christian Augspurger, Proprietor at Strasburg
I have the honor of informing you, sir, that the king has deigned to accord to you the lily flower; you are in consequence authorized to wear it.
Be assured, sir, of my distinguished consideration.
               (signed)                    The first valet of the king,
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