René de FROULAY, Count of TESSÉ (1651-1725) Marshal of Camp in 1688, Marshal of France in 1703 - Letter A.S. "The Knight of TESSÉ" to Mr. MATHIEU Lieutenant of the Châtellenie of ATH in ATH (Address + Wax seal at the opening) in Paris on January 15 (around 1700). 2pp in-8°; " ... You indicate to me that one stopped the people who wanted to sell two silver plates which were stolen from me during the Siege of ATH. I write to Mr. De GRIMALDI who did me the honor to write me that I beg you to hand over the said plates...".

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