18th-century handwritten administrative letter, 1771, Royal Notary Teissière

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Old 18th-century handwritten administrative letter, dated December 11, 1771, written in brown ink on old paper, with beautiful cursive script and ornate administrative letterhead.

Description

Old handwritten document with regular brown ink script, typical of administrative acts and correspondence from the Ancien Régime. The piece features an ornate letterhead visible at the top, as well as several signatures and handwritten notes at the end of the text.

The document bears the date 1771, legible within the body of the piece and repeated on a classification note. Several names and mentions appear, particularly in a notarial and administrative context, with a visible reference to a royal notary Teissière in Saint-Genest. A modern transcription or notes sheet accompanies the document, facilitating the identification of certain passages and surnames.

Context

This type of letter or administrative act is part of French documentary practice in the 18th century, before the Revolution, when private acts, receipts, sales, acknowledgments, and local formalities were established by officers, royal notaries, or territorial administrations. The cursive writing, legal formulas, and final signatures fully contribute to the historical character of the piece.

Condition

Used antique document, sold as is. Yellowed paper with foxing, browning, usage creases, edge wear, small tears, and marginal losses due to age. The ink remains present, with varying legibility depending on the areas. Beautiful antique archive appearance, retaining its documentary patina.

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Careful packaging and professional shipping. The document will be carefully protected to preserve its condition during transport.

Keywords: [Old handwritten administrative letter 18th century 1771]