ST-GRACIEN (95). ST-DENIS (93) : Parchment (90 x 55 cm) of August 17, 1563. Before the Notaries of the Châtelet of Paris, Exchange of 12 Pounds of Rent between the Religious of SAINT-DENIS in France and Messire Jean POILLE, Lord of SAINT-GRATIEN (Val-d'Oise), Councillor of the King in the court of Parliament, on August 17, 1563. Rent to be taken on the inheritances of a Farm located at St Gratien (95)

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