1725. VERSAILLES (78). LILLE (59). ADVENT OF THE KING TO THE CROWN. "Arrest of the Council of State of the King, which lifts the suspension of the collection of the Right of Confirmation because of the joyful Advent of the King to the Crown, & orders the collection of it.". Done at the Council, His Majesty being there, held at VERSAILLES (78) on June 5, 1725. Followed by the order of Antoine François MELIAND, State Councillor, Intendant of Justice, Police & Finances in FLANDERS. LILLE June 28, 1725. From the Printing Office of C.M. CRAMÉ, Printer of the King. Cupboard (46 x 35) Condition A.

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