1732. BOURGOGNE. Arrest of the Council of State of the King for the Taking of possession of the Lease of the united General Farms, under the Name of Master NICOLAS DESBOVES, during six years... for the Large & Small Gabelles, Five large Farms, Paper & Stamped Parchment of the Provinces where the Aydes have course, & other Rights...". Order of HOULLIER Lawyer in Parliament Subdelegate General of the intendance of the County of BOURGOGNE. Done in BESANÇON (25) on October 11, 1732. (small tear of display without missing). Cupboard (53 x 38) Condition B+.

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