MAINE-ET-LOIRE. 1692. Convocation of the NOBLESSE DU DAUPHINÉ. Certificate signed PIERRE DE LOLLE Sieur de FONTCHAUDE Squire Commanding the Nobility of DAUPHINÉ, certifying the service of Mr. DE MONTAULIEU Sieur de LIMANS Squire, who served in 1692 in the Ban and the back Ban of the said Province. Done in SAUMUR (49) on September 27, 1692. On the Royal Order to the Gentlemen of the Dauphiné, convened for the Back-ban & sent to the PONT DE CÉE, to leave the City of SAUMUR where they are in quarter, to return at home in good order. 1 page print (30 x 40) filled in ink. Large royal vignette, wax seal with arms (small consolidations without lack)

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