1630. THE PLAGUE IN MARSEILLE (13). "Extract of the registers of Parliament. After having heard Maître Louys d'Arnaud, King's Councillor in the Court, Commissioner by it Deputed to inform of the state of Health of the city of MARSEILLE... The Court ordered that the private individuals, & others of the aforementioned City of Marseilles, will have free entry by all the cities & places of the Province, bringing back Health Tickets.... Published at the bar of the Parliament of Provence sitting in AIX (13) on October 5, 1630 . Vignette and Lettrine. Board (35 x 25) State B.

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