VIENNA. BEUXES 1669. Seigniory of the PAS. Book of parchment 11 pages (28 x 20): Before the Royal Court of LOUDUN (86), November 10, 1669, Contract carrying condemnation and obligation to pay and continue the noble land and feudal rent of 7 Septiers seigle by Messire Pierre DESFRANQS Knight, Lord of the Pas de la Presle other places, residing in his house and Seigniory of the PAS parish of BEUXES, which he owes to the Seigniory of the PETIT PUY DE FONTENAY.

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