LANGUEDOC. Charter of 1439. Piece signed PETIT Notary and Secretary of the King. Jean des QUARES Maitre de la Chambre aux deniers de Madame La Dauphine received from Etienne de Bonney also Secretary of the King and Receiver General... by the people of the three states of the country of Languedoc in the City of PUY (43) ... the sum of 15 livres tournois for a voyage by him leaving the City of Montpellier (34) to Villeneuve de Berg (07). Made the 25th day of December of the Year 1439. Stamp of the Order of Malta. Vellum (9,5 x 29,5 cm)

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