Jean-Louis de Nogaret de LA VALETTE, duc d'ÉPERNON (1554-164 - Lot 341

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Jean-Louis de Nogaret de LA VALETTE, duc d'ÉPERNON (1554-164 - Lot 341
Jean-Louis de Nogaret de LA VALETTE, duc d'ÉPERNON (1554-1642), a protégé of Henry III, from whom he received treasures and favors; he supported Marie de Médicis during her regency, and was governor of Guyenne. L.S. with autograph compliment, Bordeaux February 24, 1625, to Superintendent of Finances Jean Bochard de CHAMPIGNY; 1 page folio, address clipped with red wax seal of arms. He complains about the difficulties he has to pay his "appointements of Governor of Guyenne, and those of Conseiller d'Estat". Having learned that "Monsr d'Herbaud had told you on behalf of the King to make me pay or assign me, you nevertheless bring new delays". He must ensure "the great and extraordinary expenses to which this government obliges me to maintain the authority of His Mate"; he does not understand the way in which he is treated "not only like the common people but below several people of lesser condition and consideration than me"...
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