BURGUNDY BRESSE. 1702. Antoine François FERRAND, Knight, Lord of Villemilan, Intendant in Burgundy Bresse (Header, Royal Vignette and beautiful Lettrine). Done in DIJON (21) this January 10, 1702 - "Let us order that all the Forains who were included in the Rôles de la capitation stopped in Bresse, Bugey Gex, for the last year 1701 will be drawn from the aforementioned Rôles discharged of the sums for which they were included therein...". Piece signed By Monseigneur, ROBIN. Cupboard (40 x 32) State B.

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