Charles COLBERT. 1675. Ordinance, By the King Louis XIV, of Charles COLBERT adviser of the King, Intendant in the Generality of PARIS, made in Saint-Germain-En-Laye (78) on March 25, 1675. Vignette lettering. Text concerning the Officers soldiers of the 17 Companies of the regiment of Infantry of the Reyne being in garrison in the cities of PROVINS (77) and BRAY-SUR-SEINE (77) which made themselves nourished with the expenses of their hosts, contrary to the Orders of the King (they receive the sum of Hundred Sols, for the Ustansile of each Company per day.) Cupboard (44 x 33,5) Condition B+.

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