1770 · Pari
by [France]: [Compagnie des Indes
Pari: P.G. Simon, 1770. 4pp. Quarto. Dbd. Leaves almost separated at the fold, scattered light foxing. Good plus. A 1770 French royal decree concerning the liquidation of the Compagnie des Indes. The articles of the decree examine the assets of the company in the years after the French and Indian War, allocate funds, and set forth a payment schedule with a view towards transferring the company's property to state control. Another royal decree the previous year had ordered the company to be liquidated. WROTH, ACTS OF FRENCH ROYAL ADMINISTRATION 1807. BELL F1020 (Inventory #: WRCAM51541)