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Title Letters patent 1700 Dec. 6-1704 Oct. 9

Creator France. Sovereign (1643-1715 : Louis XIV)

Date 1700-1704

Place France

Language French

Subjects Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714, Letters patent

Summary Letters patent, dated Dec. 6, 1700-Oct. 9, 1704 in Versailles--with two dated in Fontainebleau and Marby--and signed by Louis XIV (his "secrétaire de la main"), and his minister, the comte de Phélypeaux. Seven of the letters are addressed to the Parlement de Paris, ordering their presence at Te Deum Masses in the cathedral of Paris to celebrate French victories in Suze, Vareille, Yuree, Fridingen, and [Neuf]-Brisach during the War of Spanish Succession. Other orders concern the proper navigation passports and confirmation letters needed for all vessels bought or built in foreign countries, the order for which is addressed to the chancellor, M. d'Aguesseau; the establishment of a meat market every Monday in Poissy; the wearing of diamonds by unmarried women; and the regulation of bookstores.

Extent 11 items ; 38 cm

Format Sources, Manuscripts, Letters patent

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Call Number VAULT oversize Case MS 5045

BibID 991833998805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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