Cardinal Georges d'ARMAGNAC (1501 - Avignon 1585) Bishop of - Lot 11

Cardinal Georges d'ARMAGNAC (1501 - Avignon 1585) Bishop of Rodez, Archbishop of Tours, Archbishop of Toulouse, then Archbishop of AVIGNON from 1577 to 1585. Cardinal in 1544 - Letter from the Cardinal written near Pont de Sorgue (Vaucluse) on June 28, 1581: "Monsieur d'AUBARROUX. I have just been informed that the enemies are trying to seize your castle, both to fortify it and if it were in their power to guard it against all our forces. And for the hope they would have, of recovering from Monsieur le Prévôt your uncle, some great ransom; Of which I wanted to give you notice at once so that reinforcing your guards, you have your eyes more open than ever for the preservation of your life, as I assure myself you will do; And that you will let me hear force of your news and of your uncle's health...". Subscription of 6 autographed lines signed by Cardinal d'Armagnac. I recommend myself to the good grace of Monsieur le prévôt, your uncle, and take care of his person lest these better values should meet him to obtain his person and his good and if you see that I can do something... let me hear it and you will both be helped by the one who is. ... Your good friend the Cardinal d'armagnac. 1 page (30 x 20.5 cm)