Record ID:
136118
Accession number:
MA 1346-235
Created:
France?, 1642
Description:
1 item (1 page)
Notes:
Date from internal evidence. Letter sent by Richelieu to Madame Bouthillier, née Marie de Bragelongne, around 1642, in view of the marriage of one of her nieces (by marriage), Charlotte Bouthillier (or Le Bouthillier) of Rancé, to Gilbert Antoine d'Albon, Count of Chazeuil. The union was celebrated in 1644.
Summary:
Saying he received her letter in support of sieur chevalier de Chazueil [François d'Albon, sieur de Chazeuil], but the matter is a very difficult one; yet he will do all he can to follow her orders.
Provenance:
Fairfax Murray Collection of European Autographs.
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