LOUIS XV (1710-1774)

L.A.S. "Louis", Saint-Hubert June 16, 1765, to the marquis de CASTRIES; 1 page in4, addressed with black wax seal of arms.
The marquis de SAINT-FLORENTIN having given him an account of Castries' words, he will know how to use his zeal and merit "as well in peace as in war. This one is urgent, and not very pleasant, so I did not want to force your health [...] the command of Languedoc, if M. de
FITZ-JAMES does not return, will not be more agreeable than that of Guienne
Guienne at this time, and I want to treat you better than anyone else, making much of you"... [The future marshal of Castries will receive the following year the general lieutenancy of Lyonnais].
PROVENANCE Castries Archives (sale March 27, 2001, n° 71).