Duc de ROQUELAURE, Antoine Gaston Jean Baptiste, Maréchal de France in 1724 (1656-1738) - L.S. "Le Mal Duc de ROQUELAURE" in VERSAILLES on June 29, 1724 - to M. de FABRY Lieutenant Colonel of the Isle de France regiment in Baignols - "... I am very sorry not to be able to take the step you wish on the occasion of your pension... You have only to present a placet to M. le Duc designed so that I can be consulted on your services and I assure you that you will have reason to be pleased by the advantageous testimonies I will render you...". le Duc designed in such a way that I can be consulted about your services and I assure you that you will have reason to be pleased by the advantageous testimonies I will render of you..." - 1p ½ in-folio.

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