PROVENCE. 1741. Abandonment of the FEDERAL PAGES of VENELLES (13), TOURVES (83) & CARCES (83): "On behalf of Messieurs the prosecutors of the Country. The Public is warned that as from September 29, 1741, day of the festival of Saint Michel, the Toll must cease to be raised with the Places of TOURVES & CARCES, whereas the abandonment which the feudal Lords of the aforementioned Lands made of it with the Country, not to be subjected to the repair of the Roads which cross them; & that the toll of VENELLES was still removed by Order of the Council of September 13, 1740. - Vignette - Printed in AIX (13), by the widow of Joseph DAVID & spirit DAVID, printer of the King, the Intendant, the Country & the City. 1741. Cupboard (48 x 37) Condition A

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