PARIS. MOREAU family. Manuscript register entitled Partages, 1762-1775; small vol. in-fol. of 73 ff. in speckled brown calf, framed with gilded fillets and corner fleurons, gilded title on upper cover, ornate spine (worn binding). Partition of the estate of Monsieur Moreau Père (Nicolas Moreau, syndic général des communautés d'officiers dépendant de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris), between his wife and children: movables, titles, funds and annuities... August 1762 (20 ff). - Liquidation of the estate of Monsieur Benoit Moreau de la Croix-Guyon, son of the former. March 21, 1769 (13 ff). - Division of the estate of Madame Moreau mère (Maître Blague notaire). April 25, 1775 (36 ff). - "État actuel de mon revenu en 1775", by Achille-Gabriel Moreau, son of Nicolas Moreau, heir of both his parents. April 25, 1775 (4 ff).

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