Duke of BIRON. Charles Armand de Gontaut, Marquis and later - Lot 82

Duke of BIRON. Charles Armand de Gontaut, Marquis and later Duke of BIRON, Marshal of France in 1734 – (1663–1756) – Petition from Sieur BASSIRAT, Squire and former Secretary to the King, stating that he was insulted by Sieur PETRON, a gentleman, “who had threatened to beat him with a cane should Sieur BASSIRAT refuse to draw his sword, announcing that he intended to purchase a cane for that purpose.” ” The Marshals of France order Sieur Du MESNIL, Lieutenant of the Guards of the Constable’s Office, to investigate this matter thoroughly, considering all evidence for and against. Done in Paris on March 30, 1752. Document signed “Marshal Duke of BIRON” (Judge of the Marshals of France). 2 folio pages.