Louis-Joseph, duc de VENDÔME (1654-1712) general, great warrior, distinguished himself in the Spanish wars and in Italy against Prince Eugène. L.A.S., Versailles December 26, 1688, to M. Le Bret; 1page small in-4, engraved portrait enclosed. Concerning "the oppositions made by several individuals to the construction of the Durance bridge and the indemnities claimed by those who have ferries"; he asks to be diligent and instructs "the abbot of Chaulieu to inform you of the detail"... On the back, draft reply.