Duc de COIGNY, François de Franquetot, Maréchal de France in 1734 - Lettre A.S. "Le M de COIGNY" à Orly le 15 Juin 1756. 1p in-8°: "Vous voulez bien, monsieur, que je demande vos bons offices pour que la Croix de SAINT LOUIS promise au sieur de LA MOTTE Aide-Major de la citadelle de STRASBOURG (67) lui soit accordée. I would be most grateful for the care you would take to achieve this. At the same time, I recommend that you conclude the arrangements to be made for the majority of this Citadel between Mr PINKER and Mr MORAS appointed to this position...".

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