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'Etat des fonctions et Recette de la Charge d'Exemps des Gardes du Corps pour les Cérémonies dont j'ai été revetu le 23. Octobre 1751', being a copy of the record of ceremonies attended by Joseph Morin de Romainvilliers in his official capacity., 1751-1775.

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Identifier: MS.25174

Scope and Contents

Most of these were church services and they include descriptions of the funeral ceremonies for Marie Leczinska and Louis XV, 1768, 1774, and the coronation of Louis XVI, 1775. Morin de Romainvilliers was succeeded in the post of Exempt des gardes du corps by Charles Grant in 1777. The document is followed (folio 32) by notes on the duties of the different corps of guards at court.

Dates

  • Creation: 1751-1775.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

35 Leaves ; Folio and under.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

35 folios.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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