- Godefroy Charles Henri de LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE, (Paris 1728 - Lot 274

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- Godefroy Charles Henri de LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE, (Paris 1728 - Lot 274
- Godefroy Charles Henri de LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE, (Paris 1728 - Château de Navarre near Evreux 1792) Aristocrat, Peer of France in 1771. He was Prince of Turenne then Duke of Bouillon, Duke of Albret, Duke of Château-Thierry, Count of Evreux and Grand Chamberlain of France from 1747 to 1775. Letter signed "Le Duc de BOUILLON" written from the Château de NAVARRE (EURE) on May 5, 1782. 2pp 1/2 in-4°, about the advancement of a man for whom he is attached. "I will help him by the greatest favour in the new establishments which he will be able to create in the extent of my domains of this province; and of my recommendation to Mr. the Intendant of whom, moreover, I know that he is known advantageously. As for his treatment, I can only urge you to do the best possible for him... he must travel frequently in order to know the resources of his department, and to follow and direct the new establishments he has already in view... I think it essential that he should first of all inspire confidence by a little ease in the case of honest persons who would like to engage in the exploitation of saltpeter chalk and the establishment of artificial nitrites. I shall always be flattered to see you when your business or other motives bring you to my Township..."
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