Mémoire instructif pour la Commissaire de Marine chargé de l'armement des vaisseaux du roy, ca. 1756.

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Mémoire instructif pour la Commissaire de Marine chargé de l'armement des vaisseaux du roy, ca. 1756.

This volume contains an instructive report for the French Naval commissary responsible for arming the King's ships. It was written, in French, ca. 1756. The final 68 leaves contain samples of other writings on the subject.

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8149120

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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