1756. PROVENCE. MILICE. "By the KING." Order... - Lot 87 - Vermot et Associés

1756. PROVENCE. MILICE. "By the KING." Order of Charles Jean Baptiste DES GALOIS, first President of the Parliament, Intendant in Provence; Done at AIX (13) on May 3, 1756 Royal Vignette - Presentation of a Militiaman by the Community before the Sieur de LENFANT Provincial Commissioner of the Wars, under penalty of 100 pounds fine, enjoin them to provide sustenance to the Militiamen... "Let us very expressly forbid the Militia to substitute others in their place, under penalty of 6 months imprisonment, & 10 years of service in the Militia beyond the time he will have served, 3 years of Galleys against the man who was substituted, & 500 pounds fine against the Mayor & Consuls...". Impr. at AIX (13) to the Widow of Joseph David & spirit David, King's Printer, & Mr. Intendant. 1756. Cupboard (46 x 36) State B