Verbal proceedings, 1787-1797 [microform].

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Verbal proceedings, 1787-1797 [microform].

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These documents concern the activities of Du Pont de Nemours and his involvement in the Assemblée des notables and Assemblee nationale. Included are proceedings of the meetings of the Assemblée des notables, which debated requests by Louis XVI and his ministers for increased taxes.

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