François Camille de LORRAINE (1726 - 1788) Abbot of the Roya - Lot 149

François Camille de LORRAINE (1726 - 1788) Abbot of the Royal Abbey of Saint Victor in Marseille, appointed in 1760 Abbot Comandataire of the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Jumièges, Grand Dean of Strasbourg Cathedral, Chevalier de Malte - Letter signed Le Prince de LORRAINE, Grand Doyen, à Paris ce 26 Juillet 1759, à Mr ZORN DE BOULARS Régent de la Ville de STRASBOURG (Envelope enclosed, wax seal of arms on opening). 2 pages in-8°. Soiling: "My intention is not, Sir, and never will be to injure in any way the rights of the city and burghers of Strasbourg, nor to allow my people to disturb the police in any way. Nor do I intend to interfere with the prerogatives enjoyed by the dignitaries and canons of the Cathedral in their Hotels. As a result of your letter, I have given my Swiss very specific orders to ensure that you have no complaints against him in the future. Please convey my sentiments to the Magistrate..."