Extkaoedinaet Longevity.— Several of the Paris journals have the following : — An old man aged 105, named Gallot, and residing in the Rue des Ecols, presented himself within the last few days at the Ministry of War, to receive an allowance from the state. Ho was accompanied by his wife aged 103, both enjoying good excellent health, and not appearing to have any intention of leaving this world just yet. 3?he old man had served nineyears under Xouis XVI, and in a part of the \yars. of the Ke^pubh'c and'Empire. He left the service in 1816.— Tikes, Aug. 4. ' " : '
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Southland Times, Volume 1, Issue 4, 21 November 1862, Page 4
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