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Consignes de déménagement par M. de Robert, brigadier dans l'armée du roi

Letter

Instructions about moving by Mr. de Robert, brigadier in the royal army
Date October 24, 1748 - October 25, 1748
Dimensions1 textual record ; 24.2 x 18.3
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Other Documents
Origin Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, France, Europe
Object NumberS001/A2.3,2.8
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentMr. de Robert (Desrobert?), brigadier in the king’s army during the reign of Louis XV, explains in a letter the plan for his transfer to Maubeuge, in Perpignan, where he has been appointed local commandant. He notes that his packing cases are numbered 1 to 11 and gives instructions for their transport from one place to another. He also carefully lists the contents of the 11 cases (which include books, clothes, crockery and bottles of wine).
NotesSource of title: based on the nature of the document.



Physical description: 8 pages; remains of a red wax seal.



Language of the document : the document is in French.
Status
Not on view

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