ROUERGUE. 1617. AVEYRON. "From the ROY" (LOUIS XIII), Order of Jean DE PAULO, Second President of the Court of Parliament of TOULOUSE, deputed by His Majesty, to proceed to the verification of the abuses and malversation committed in the sale of his Domain... in the extent of Rouergue and quoted of RODEZ. Given in TOLOSE (Toulouse) on December 26, 1617. In subscription, PANSERY Royal Sergeant made serve and made order to Maitre Jean GENTY Notary of CAPDENAC (12), summoned him in the City of Villefranche-de-Rouergue (12) on March 9, 1618, and baillé copy. Cupboard (38 x 25), Royal vignette and arms, and initials.

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