François Le Clerc du Trambray, known as PERE JOSEPH. 1577-16 - Lot 232

François Le Clerc du Trambray, known as PERE JOSEPH. 1577-1638. Capuchin monk, "éminence grise" of Cardinal de Richelieu. L.A.S. to M. le comte de Noailles. Ruel, April 14, 1634. 1 pp. two-sheet in-8. Happy to learn of his imminent arrival, Father Joseph gives the Count news of the health of Louis XIII and his minister, Cardinal de Richelieu, before submitting a recommendation: (...) Our main news from this place is the perfect health of the King and Monseigneur le Cardinal. We know of the escapade of Prince Thomas [Thomas de Savoie, Prince de Carignan], the cause of which will become clearer as events unfold. I beg you to support a matter concerning the Benedictines of Rhènes, which I seem to have mentioned to you, and which Mr Gueffier knows well and who can tell you the state of it better than I can (...). Charavay Collection 44316