EASTERN PYRÉNÉES. IRON MINES OF ESCAVO (66). François de BANYULS DE MONTFERRÉ, Baron de NYER, Captain, 1st Marquis de MONFERRE in 1694. (1648- 1762) Autograph letter Signed "the Marquis of MONTFERREÉ", in NYER (66) this 2nd August 1742. "I join this letter, Sir, to the one that Michel Prats ... of this place writes to us by which he informs us, as he accepts the Afferme of the Mines of ESCAVO, and not being able at present to go to Perpignan to pass the act of Afferme. He asks us to write him a letter so that he can enjoy the said Mines, assuring you to pass the said Act when he is required to do so, or I have the honour of writing you this one for our greater security..."

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