Important collection of archives on the Monteynard family and its various branches, including a deed with the Templars dating from the Middle Ages (13th century) to the 19th century. Approximately 1,000 signed autograph items, including official deeds, notarial documents, some on parchment with seals, correspondence, maps, plans, publications, numerous biographical notes on certain members of this illustrious family, genealogical memoirs, speeches, etc. This interesting collection traces the entire history of one of the most important noble families of the Dauphiné, one of whom, Louis-François de Monteynard (1713-1791), was Secretary of State for War and then Private Secretary to King Louis XV. Including a set of prayers; general library catalogue 1830; trial of Montesquiou (printed); correspondence of the Marquis de Monteynard in the 19th century; letter from Madame la Marquise de Monteynard to the Château de Tencin dated 1837; approx. 28 letters from Madame de Bonneuil dated 1844; approx. 28 letters from Madame de Bonneuil dated 1846; approx. 32 letters from Madame de Guitaut dated 1851; approx. 45 letters from Madame de Guitaut dated 1849 or 1850; approx. 42 letters from Madame de Guitaut dated 1846, 1847, 1848; lease of the Count de Croy's Paris rent; various notarial documents relating to the Monteynard family, etc. In the second box: approx. 35 18th-century maps showing England, Italy, Sicily, France, Africa, the Roman provinces, Gaul, Persia, Libya, Sardinia, Germania, Asia, Guinea, Spain, Corsica, Asia Minor, Troyes, Paris, Tours; 17th-century memoirs by ? notarial document from 1702; legal document, Recours de Jean Seruoy Marchand à Yoncellin; document from Antoine Joubert de Monlevon, écuyer conseiller du Roy; annuity contract dated 6 April 1746 signed by M. le Comte de Teneiz to Madame la Comtesse de Saint-André; notarised document 1746; extract from a lawsuit dated 1686; plan of the size of Melle, one league from Ghent, 9 July 1745; document attesting to a sale made on 14 August 1757; lawsuit by Montesquiou printed; extract from a deed of delivery dated 25 April 1680; document from François de Monteynard, chevalier de l'ordre du Roy, seigneur de Monteynard et autres places et seigneuries; reception contract dated 1626; Monteynard accounting 1765; memoir for the genealogy of the house of Monteynard; Proof of filiation by the attached documents from Jean Aynard, seigneur de Monteynard; Contract of sol drawn up in 1646; Contract of annuity by M. le Comte de Tencin à Madame la Comtesse de Saint-André ; Extrait des registres de la Cour de Parlement, 1755 ; Rente 8 février 1684 ; état et sommaire des titres de famille existant aux archives du château de Tencin à l'appui de la généalogie de la maison de Monteynard ; Notes sur le procès des iles de la Pierre ; 4 octobre 1659, Testament de Messire Guy ?Declaration made by Madame de Monteynard at the time of the registration of Mr de Monteynard's will, 1791. Marie d'Enbas; Extract from the genealogy of the House of Seyssel, descendants of André Baron de Luyset; 19th century correspondence; legal document dated 1596, legal document; deed of acquisition of the land and seigneury of Monteynard by the Marquise de Monteynard, 30 October 1778; Sale of the land of Montenard to Gertrand de Morges, 10 July 1644; letter of appointment signed by King Louis XV, dated 9 November 1772, preserved in a frame; letter of appointment signed by King Louis XV, dated 24 May 1773, preserved in a frame; manuscript notebook on the baptism, convention and marriage of a Jew; on the profession of a Carmelite nun; reproduction of a text dated 7 October 1201, a transaction between Albaron seigneur de Monfrin on the one hand and the Templars on the other; Holy Week sermon; etc. Foxing, folds, as is. History: The Monteynard family is a French noble line originating in the Dauphiné, with roots dating back to the 9th century. It probably descends from the Aynards of Domène. The lineage and the name Monteynard were established in the 15th century. The family gave rise to several branches: de Marcieu (extinguished in 1622), de Beaulieu (extinguished around 1634), de la Tour (extinguished in 1652), Eynard, de Leyssaud, de la Pierre (lords then marquises of Montfrin), du Chastelard (extinguished in 1791). Louis François de Monteynard (1713-1791) is one of the most famous members of this family, many of whose writings can be found in our lot. As a young man, he took part in the major wars waged by Louis XV, before being appointed Secretary of State for War under the Duc de Choiseul from 1771 to 1774. His ministry was responsible for the creation of the Cavalry School in Saumur, which became the Cadre Noir. In 1775, he undertook the construction of the Château de Tencin, a place regularly mentioned in correspondence belonging to this lot.