LAURISTON (Jacques Alexandre Law, Marquis de). - Lot 188

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LAURISTON (Jacques Alexandre Law, Marquis de). - Lot 188
LAURISTON (Jacques Alexandre Law, Marquis de). Born in Pondicherry (formerly French Indies). 1768-1828. French soldier, diplomat and politician. L.A.S. "Mis de Lauriston" to Mlle Gretry. S.l.n.d. (February 6 or 8). 1 page in-8. Slight traces of wax seal. Address. Lauriston sends his correspondent "... a letter for Mr. le chier de Lefrenois who is charged by the committee of the Ladies Patronesses of the old written list with receiving applications from persons who believe they are entitled to receive relief and at the same time verifying titles. It is therefore to Monsieur de Lefrenois that you should apply...". In 1784, Lauriston entered the École Militaire in Paris, where he met Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1800, he became his aide-de-camp, before being appointed Major General in 1805 and Governor General of Venice in 1807. In 1823, he was elevated to Marshal of France, before becoming Minister of State in 1824. Transcription : "You will find enclosed, Mademoiselle, a letter for Mr le chier de Lefrenois who is charged by the committee of the Ladies Patrons of the old written list to receive applications from people who believe they are entitled to receive relief and at the same time to verify titles. You should therefore contact Monsieur de Lefrenois. Mme de Lauriston hastened to write this letter of introduction at my request. I have the honor of greeting you Mis de Lauriston This 6th or 8th of February "
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