Regiment of GESVRES-CAVALERIE. Certificate of absolute Discharge to the named SAINT LAURENT Cavalier of the aforementioned Company, after having served 21 years with honor, being out of state to serve the King, we gave him this Discharge. Done in PÉRONNE (80) on August 16, 1722. Signed Le Chevalier D'ARGY Lieutenant Commander of the Company of Montamat Lieutenancy Colonel to the Regiment of GESVRES CAVALERIE. Subscription of the Marquis de CHÂTILLON Lieutenant General of the armies of the King, Inspector General of Cavalry and Dragoons and the Surgeon MORAND. 1 page (17 x 22 cm) oblong.

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