BOYER (Jean-François) 1675 - 1755

Preceptor of the Great Dolphin (father of Louis XVI), Bishop of MIREPOIX, first chaplain of the Dauphine, Fce Academy. L.A.S. "J. l'ancien Evêque de MIREPOIX" - VERSAILLES (78), on 10 Aoust - to M. de MARVILLE, Lieutenant General of Police in Paris - 3pp in-4° - about a contested election among the JACOBINS OF NANTES - "Your project is very good, My dear Sir, just think that the Provincial Chapter of these Doctrinaires is held at what I think at the beginning of September. You will find a letter from Father Pasquier Provincial of the Jacobins of St Jacques. He lies tightly or Brother Renaud lies to him even when he says that the Prior of NANTES is willing to confirm the election. However, I think we have to finish. There is another letter dictated by our Father Renaud to hasten us. Conventcy taken away from Brother Pasquier, I would believe that it would be necessary to write to the Prior of Nantes Vicar Provincial, and to write to him firmly that the intention of the King is that this Election be confirmed. Without this firmness this case will never end.... I am charmed that the Nephew is happy with my work. However, I would like this election to take place as soon as possible, because I am always worried that these gentlemen will get away from us. They're a strange race..."