Adresse à nos seigneurs de l'Assemblée nationale, par les députés des maîtres de poste du royaume

In this fervent appeal, a trio of senior postmasters presents a vivid snapshot of France’s early revolutionary bureaucracy. Drafted on 22 April 1790, the document captures the masters of post from Dotézac, Angers and beyond as they address the newly formed National Assembly, pleading for safeguards against private contractors eager to seize control of the kingdom’s horse‑driven mail routes.

The petition lays out a compelling case that the postal network is more than a mere service; it is a lifeline for travelers, commerce and state security. By arguing for fair compensation, stable funding and exclusive authority for seasoned postmasters, the authors underscore how the efficiency of communication can influence the fortunes of the nation. Their measured yet urgent tone offers listeners a rare glimpse into the practical concerns that shaped France’s early attempts to modernise its public infrastructure.