BIRON (Charles de Gontaut, Duke of). - Lot 101

BIRON (Charles de Gontaut, Duke of). 1562–1602. Marshal of France, comrade-in-arms of Henry IV, beheaded at the Bastille for high treason. Autograph letter to M. de Nerestang. Paris, November 4, 1601. 1 folio page, address on the reverse; restoration at the bottom of the page on the reverse, small foxing in the margins. An engraved portrait is enclosed. Letter from Marshal de Biron, upon his return from his diplomatic mission to Elizabeth of England. “(…) I have returned from my journey to England, where I received every possible favor, honor, and courtesy. I am leaving in 8 days to go to Dygeon and from there to Switzerland (…). The King intends to go to Blois, but his journey is not as urgent as was believed, for he will go on a diet before making the trip. At Ostend, the Archduke is once again attacking the town more fiercely than ever. Such are the latest developments in the world. The Spaniards have gained a foothold in Ireland, which will give the English a run for their money (…)." Former Paul Langeard Collection.