Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de MAINTENON (1635-1719). L.A.S., Versailles Tuesday June 23, 1712, to the Archbishop of Rouen [Claude-Maur d'Aubigné]; 1page in-4, addressed with postmark De Versailles and black wax seal with arms (engraved portrait enclosed). Sur les négociations à Utrecht pour mettre fin à la guerre de Succession d'Espagne. [Peace will be signed in Utrecht on April 11, 1713]. "The news from England is as good as it could be, but there are still many negotiations to be made in Utrecht before peace is signed. However, everyone is hoping for it, and there is a suspension of arms in anticipation of it. Mme Voisin recommends Mlle d'Ecquevilly to him: "she is 20 years old, with two hundred thousand francs and a few more hopes, and great inheritances if Mr de la Trimouille's son dies. I believe you know Madame d'Ecquevilly's piety and person, she would like to keep her daughter and son-in-law (but it's being at court, hey what a court, it's not much birth)". She begs Madame Voisin to reply, as she dares not send her another refusal... "Le Roy est en parfaitte santé, tous vos amis sont inquiets sur la vôtre"...