Letter from Maximilien de Béthune, duc de Sully, Sully, France, to Richelieu, 1625 January 31 : autograph manuscript signed.

Record ID: 
117073
Accession number: 
MA 1346-254
Author: 
Sully, Maximilien de Béthune, duc de, 1559-1641, sender.
Created: 
Sully, France, 1625 January 31
Description: 
1 item (1 page)
Summary: 

Requesting that Richelieu speak freely to his son [François de Béthune, known as le duc] dʹOrval, and tell him if matters and persons are now in such a state that he will recieve a favorable answer and favorable results, or if it would be better for him to remain silent and wait for a better opportunity. Saying he will follow Richelieuʹs advice without continuing to bother him, and that he awaits clarification.

Provenance: 
Fairfax Murray collection of European autographs.