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Letter of appreciation from Louis de Noailles, Count of Ayen, addressed to Louis de Rigaud de Vaudreuil, dit the Chevalier de Vaudreuil
Date
January 8, 1759
Dimensions1 textual record ; 21.8 x 16.6 cm
Origin
Versailles, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Object NumberS001/A2.3,2.9
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentLouis de Noailles, Duke of Ayen (1713-1793) and marshal of France, expresses his heartfelt gratitude to Louis de Rigaud de Vaudreuil, called the Chevalier de Vaudreuil, sub-lieutenant in Rochefort since February 1756 and born in Rével on October 17, 1718.NotesSource of title: based on the nature of the document.
Signatures and inscriptions: signed by the Duke of Ayen.
Physical condition: red wax seal, broken in two to open the letter.
Language of the document: the document is in French.
General notes: photocopy and transcription available.
Signatures and inscriptions: signed by the Duke of Ayen.
Physical condition: red wax seal, broken in two to open the letter.
Language of the document: the document is in French.
General notes: photocopy and transcription available.
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