Louis, Marquis de BRANCAS, Marshal of France in 1741 (Pernes - Lot 66

Louis, Marquis de BRANCAS, Marshal of France in 1741 (Pernes, Vaucluse, 1672–1750): Letter signed “BRANCAS,” written in RENNES (Ille-et-Vilaine) on February 8, 1741, to the Marquis de BRETEUIL. 5 pages, in-4°: “I have always postponed, sir, my departure for NANTES because of the dreadful weather we’ve had and the poor condition of the roads, but I cannot delay going there much longer, as my presence is needed there for many reasons. The floods there have caused great loss and damage, and there are very extensive repairs to be made that must be undertaken as soon as possible; for this, the Intendant must come with me or shortly thereafter to award contracts for these projects, and since this concerns solely the City of NANTES and not the Estates (of Brittany), we will have no commission to bother us… I had the honor of bringing to your attention, Sir, the necessity of having a resident Major at the Château de NANTES… It will be very difficult to find an officer of merit who would accept this post, with residency… »