Manuscript volume entitled 'Mémoire sur l'administration des Finances', 1787, signed by Séguy de Fontigny, giving an account of the financial reforms undertaken by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Torcy, and highlighting their present relevance. The manuscript is addressed to the Contrôleur Général des Finances.
Fontigny, Séguy de
This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 96 MS 387
- Dates of Creation
- 1787
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 volume containing 21 leaves
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
No information available at present.
Arrangement
Single item.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Bought from G.Harding in 1952.
Other Finding Aids
Collection level description.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Manuscript folio. Stained by damp.
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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