My past and thoughts, vol. 3 (of 6)

Note 73 — Chapter 40 The European Committee—The Russian Consul at Nice—Letter to A. F. Orlov—Persecution of a Child—The Vogts—Transference from the Grade of Upper Court Councillor to that of Simple Peasant—Reception at Châtel (1850-1851)

Constance Garnett translation

Pestel was the leader of the Union of the South, and Ryleyev of the Union of the North, which combined in the attempt to overthrow the autocracy and establish constitutional government in Russia on December 14, 1825.—(Translator’s Note.)

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