Christian Louis de MONTMORENCY-LUXEMBOURG, Prince de Tingri, Maréchal de France in 1734 - Autograph letter signed "Le Mal de MONTMORENCY", June 7, 1746 - "My son tells me, Sir, of the good dispositions with which you have kindly received the request he had the honor of making to you for the DAUPHIN Regiment for his brother. It gives me great pleasure to see this new mark of kindness as a continuation of the friendship you have shown us on all occasions. It will be a great pleasure in every way for the Comte de MONTMORENCY and a new subject of gratitude to add to the perfect attachment with which I have the honor of being, sir, your most humble and obedient servant." 1page (20 x 16)

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