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799 - Documents relating to Beloeil. 1766–1768. 55 items (53 letters and 2 hand-drawn plot plans on canvas, enhanced with color), 1 to 3 pp., in-8°, a few envelopes in fair condition (rodent damage without significant loss of text, remnants of wax seals, small stains). Interesting correspondence providing a vivid account of life in Beloeil during the second half of the 18th century. Mostly addressed to Petit, bailiff and collector of the lands and barony of Beloeil, by his brother and others in the service of the Prince de Ligne, the letters concern the prince’s staff and their various duties: estate management, stewardship, Masses for the repose of the deceased prince’s soul, various transactions, the purchase of supplies of all kinds (leather for breeches, firewood, wine, meat, etc.), maintenance of the horse teams and boots, linens, repairs to the mill and locks, various jobs (masons, locksmiths, etc.), rent from the communal brewery, and hunting. A letter concerning the Beloeil ponds is addressed to Donÿ, the prince’s “valet.” Prov. [Jean Jadot] (no inscription or bookplate).
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Documents relating to Beloeil. 1766–1768. 55 items (53 letters and 2 hand-drawn plot plans on canvas, enhanced with color), 1 to 3 pp., in-8°, a few envelopes in fair condition (rodent damage without significant loss of text, remnants of wax seals, small stains). Interesting correspondence providing a vivid account of life in Beloeil during the second half of the 18th century. Mostly addressed to Petit, bailiff and collector of the lands and barony of Beloeil, by his brother and others in the service of the Prince de Ligne, the letters concern the prince’s staff and their various duties: estate management, stewardship, Masses for the repose of the deceased prince’s soul, various transactions, the purchase of supplies of all kinds (leather for breeches, firewood, wine, meat, etc.), maintenance of the horse teams and boots, linens, repairs to the mill and locks, various jobs (masons, locksmiths, etc.), rent from the communal brewery, and hunting. A letter concerning the Beloeil ponds is addressed to Donÿ, the prince’s “valet.” Prov. [Jean Jadot] (no inscription or bookplate).
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