On 1722 January 19 Mme Dauberville had granted a nine year lease, to begin 1728 April 1, on a farm in Quilbignon to Lestanc and his wife. Since the signing of the lease Lestanc's wife had died and he had been declared insolvent. He would not be given occupancy unless he provided security to insure payment of all obligations set by the lease.
