MARINE. BREST (29) 1734. "BY THE KING. The Count of La LUZERNE BRIQUEVILLE Lieutenant General of the Naval Armies of his Majesty, Commander of the Military Order of ST-LOUIS, Commander of the Navy in the Port of BREST. (Header impr, Vignette) - Permission to the named Jacques CHEVALIER of the place of LIBOURNE to withdraw at home until further notice; after having served as a Sailor during the last Campaign, on the Vessel of the King the ST PHILIPPE Commanded by Mr. De LA ROCHEALARD. Please let him pass freely. Done in BREST (29) on October 29, 1734 - Vignette - 1p in-folio oblong printed in ink.

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