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Cher et bien-aime, ayant estime a propos de faire servir le presente annee par Etate ordinaire de notre Pays, Duche de Bourgogne, et Comtee d'Auxerre et de Charoloix y jointe, et iccus convoque en notre ville de Dijon au 16e jour d'avril prochain; Nous avons donne par Ordre necessaire pour ces effet, afin de leur faire entendre plusieurs choses concernant le bien es affaires de notres Royaume et de nos dits Pays. En desirant que vous assistiez a cette Assemblee pour donner vos avis sur les propositions qui y serons faites, consentir & accorder ce qui y sera conclu et arrete, Nous vous faisons cette lettre pour vous mander et ordonner de vouz y trouver, et vous employer avec les autres qui y serons, et tous ce qui s'offrira pour le bien de notre Service en notre Pays. Donne a Versailles le 25 Janvier 1787. English: Dear and well-loved, having estimated to serve the present year by the ordinary Etate of our country, Duchy of Burgundy and Comtee of Auxerre and Charoloix attached thereto, issues summons to convene in our city of Dijon on the 16th day of April; We give a necessary order for such purpose, in order to hear many things about the affairs of our Realm and aformentioned lands. In wishing you attend to this Assembly to give your opinion on the proposals that will be made there, consented to, and accorded there ??? We have made you this letter to summon you and order you to be there, along with the others who will be there, and all who will for the good of our service our country. Order given in Versailles 25 January 1787.

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