924 - MARGUERITE OF ANGOULEUME (1492–1549), sister of Francis I and daughter of Louise of Savoy, who became, through her marriages, Duchess of Alençon and later Queen of Navarre. A woman of letters. Signed letter, with the handwritten salutation “La toute Vre Marguerite,” addressed to the Archbishop of Bourges [François de Tournon]. Blois, April 18 [1529]. 1 p., small folio. Address on the reverse. Framed. Unframed. Label with an error in the date.

MARGUERITE OF ANGOULEUME (1492–1549), sister of Francis I and daughter of Louise of Savoy, who became, through her marriages, Duchess of Alençon and later Queen of Navarre. A woman of letters. Signed letter, with the handwritten salutation “La toute Vre Marguerite,” addressed to the Archbishop of Bourges [François de Tournon]. Blois, April 18 [1529]. 1 p., small folio. Address on the reverse. Framed. Unframed. Label with an error in the date. “Monsr de Bourges. The deep affection that you and I have long shown (for good and just cause) to the late Monsieur the First President now compels me to make a most heartfelt plea to you to continue showing it on your part toward his poor children and to recommend them, as you have not only the motive and the power to do so, but also my own will. May God keep me from writing to you at greater length on this matter, and likewise regarding news of this company previously entrusted to Monsieur de Lavaur [Georges de Selve (1506–1541), Bishop of Lavaur and diplomat] this messenger to convey to you; I do not wish to overlook the affairs of which he is to inform you in favor of the merits and services of his said father [the First President Jean de Selvel], and I ask you to grant him such a recommendation that he may have complete confidence in you and me, along with him […]”