Paris: 24 October 1714. In French. Duchesse de Berry's “Premier Ecuyer”. As Marêchal des Camps et Armés du roy, and “Premier Ecuyer de Madame Duchesse de Berry” he certifies that Jean Moineau had served in his company as Colonel. He was made a Lieutenant Genéral des Armées in 1718)... Read More about Autograph manuscript document signed “Le Ch. Hautefort”

Valentiennes: 10 December 1680. In French. Louis XIV's General. As Colonel of the Regiment and giving release to the Sergent after 12 years of good service (and the loss of his hand). With notations on verso of “Dug. aout 1681, Simon Mollu Sr. des Tourr.” Larrey ultimately became Lieutenant General..... Read More about Manuscript document signed “Le Marquis de Larray” with his seal

Paris: 17 May 1666; 10 September 1647. In French. Quittances. Le Noir, an eminent French historical figure was the President of the Chamber des Aides, a member of the Counsel of the Duc d'Orleans. Read More about Two manuscript documents signed “LeNoir”

Paris: 15 May 1695. In French. Louis XIV's General. As Lieutenant General for the King in the Province de Bretagne, certifying that “Jacques vassal dit Beuvery” may enter the Invalides as a result of his injuries. Molac was also the governor of Nantes and Brigadier of the Armies. Read More about Manuscript document signed ““Sebastien De Rosmadec Molac,” with seal

Paris: 1677. In French. A quittance for monies from hie pension extraordinaire for the year. He was a Colonel of a Regiment of Infantry, a Counselor of State and Capitain des Gardes de la Sorte. Read More about Autograph note signed “Pierre Felix de la Croix de Chevrieres de Saint Vallier,” signed on verso

Nancy: 26 Septmber 1679. In French. As Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment of Dragoons of the Queen he certifies that Lu Combe served in the regiment and was injured in action with the military. St. Frémond was the nephew of Madame de Maintenon. In 1702 he made Lieutenant General des..... Read More about Manuscript document signed “J. F. St. Fremond,” with seal

N. P: 26 April 1664. In French. Quittance signed as Ambassador. Terlon was a celebrated diplomat of the 17th century, sent on missions to Sweden an Denmark. His memoires were published in 1682. He was noted for his correspondence with Queen Christine. Read More about Manuscript document signed “le Chevalier de Terlon”

Paris: 31 December 1650; 1655. In French. Two quittances. He was the Controlleur Géneral des Batîments et Jardins de la Reine Anne d'Autriche, he was also President of the “Chambre des Comptes”. Read More about Two manuscript documents signed “Tubeuf,” one signed on verso

N.. P. [Paris: 1757]. Robert le Diable. Part of the investigation following the execution of Robert-François Damien, nicknamed "Robert le Diable" for the attempted assassination of Louis XV, le Bien-Aimé. The second piece issued by Ysabeau.¶ The 5th of January 1757 Robert-François Damiens stabbed King Louis XV. The wound bled..... Read More about L'Innocence Victorieuse et la Calomnie Confondue...Extrait des Registres du Parlement du Mercredi...

Metz: De l'Imprimerid de François Antoine, 1739. Regarding the enforcement and collection of fines by the police. Read More about Declaration du Roy, portant que les Sentences de Police qui prononceront des Condamnations...

1778. State of the French Government: Louis XVI attempts Reform, 1776-8. In a law dated 18 March 1776, Louis XVI attempted to rationalize the organization of provincial governments, and the present manuscript is the resulting report on the actual ranks and classes of the various provincial government officials. The principal..... Read More about Etat des gouvernemens tant généraux que particuliers et des Etats Majors du Royaume...

Paris: l'Imprimerie Royale, 1781. Read More about Lettres Patentes du Roi [drop-title], Qui commettent aux fonctions des Offices d'Assineurs &...

Avignon: Chez Binnet fils, 1815. Following the Hundred Days. Proclamation of appreciation of the king for his re-enthronement following the 100 days to the military and people. Read More about Prefecture de Vaucluse. Proclamation de Son Altesse Royale Monseigneur Duc d'Angoulême. Hatibans...