LEFEVRE D’ORMESSON, Henry François de Paule (Paris 1681–1756 - Lot 123

LEFEVRE D’ORMESSON, Henry François de Paule (Paris 1681–1756) Magistrate, Intendant of FINANCE 1722–56; he founded the Corps des PONTS et CHAUSSÉES, Councilor of State – Letter signed by d’ORMESSON, Paris, February 5, 1766, to the Viscount de CLERMONT CRÈVECŒUR in NANCY: “I have received the letter… and the documents and certificates regarding your request for a position at the Maison de SAINT-CYR on behalf of Mademoiselle de CLERMONT CRÈVECŒUR, your daughter. I had an extract prepared, in which I acknowledged that the certificate from the parish priest of your parish, listing the number and ages of all your living children and duly authenticated, was not included, and that the Bishop of TOUL did not sign the certificate issued to you, which I am returning to you so that you may request his signature…” 2 pages, in-8°.

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