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Description:: Handwritten letter written by Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain at Versailles on December 24, 1692. The letter is watermarked with the royal arms marked "Cvsson." Translated, the letter reads: Monsieur, I have received your letter of the 15th of this month. The King has approved the account of the award that you have made at a discount for the clothes that are to be distributed to those condemned to the galleys and you can act accordingly. His Majestry does not doubt that you have taken all the precautions possible to reduce this expense and that you will see to it that the contractor provide the clothes of the quality that has been explained (explique'e) to them. At Versailles 24th December, 1692. I am, Monsieur, your most humble and very affectionate servant, Pontchartrain.
Date Issued:: 1692-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Detroit Historical Society
Collection:: Biographical

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