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Vermot et Associés

442 - DOUBS. Paul Ambroise de VILLEFRANCON, Archbishop of Besançon in 1823. Peer of France. (Besançon 1754 - 1828) - Letter signed, with 5 autographed lines, "+Paul Ambroise Archevêque de Besançon." BESANÇON (Doubs) June 27, 1823. 2 pages in-4°: "Monsieur le Comte. I have just completed a confirmation tour which lasted 15 days, and I arrived last night in Besançon where I found the letter... I will see with M. le Procureur du Séminaire whom we can charge with the power of attorney... in relation to the Chappe of which you speak to me. I have only time, before the departure of the Courier, to assure you and to renew to you the feelings with which I will never cease to be penetrated for the memory of Monseigneur your Uncle. It is a duty imposed upon me by the most just gratitude. If you have the opportunity to come to Besançon, I hope you will take lodgings with me...".

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€100 - 150

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DOUBS. Paul Ambroise de VILLEFRANCON, Archbishop of Besançon in 1823. Peer of France. (Besançon 1754 - 1828) - Letter signed, with 5 autographed lines, "+Paul Ambroise Archevêque de Besançon." BESANÇON (Doubs) June 27, 1823. 2 pages in-4°: "Monsieur le Comte. I have just completed a confirmation tour which lasted 15 days, and I arrived last night in Besançon where I found the letter... I will see with M. le Procureur du Séminaire whom we can charge with the power of attorney... in relation to the Chappe of which you speak to me. I have only time, before the departure of the Courier, to assure you and to renew to you the feelings with which I will never cease to be penetrated for the memory of Monseigneur your Uncle. It is a duty imposed upon me by the most just gratitude. If you have the opportunity to come to Besançon, I hope you will take lodgings with me...".

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Auction details

History & Regions of France
Tuesday, November 24
12:00 PM
5, rue Drouot
75009 Paris, France

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Vermot et Associés +33 1 71 19 42 16 info@vermotetassocies.com
On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 220,000 lots published

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