Jacques D'ESTAMPES, Lord of VALENÇAY, Lord of HAPPLAINCOURT, Captain of the hundred men-at-arms, Marshal of Camp in his Armies and Commander for His Majesty in the city and Citadel of MONTPELLIER, December 11, 1625. Order for the housing of 15 CARABINS in the place of SAUSSON (Hérault). 1 page in-folio. (The ruins of the Castle of HAPPLAINCOURT are located at VILLERS-CARBONNEL in the east of the SOMME). -

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