Louis de Nogaret d'Épernon, cardinal de LA VALETTE (1593-1639) cardinal, archbishop of Toulouse, he had a brilliant military career in Italy and Germany. L.A.S., Turin February 28, 1639, to M. de Thou; 2pages in-fol., address, black wax seals with arms. Interesting letter about his two brothers: Henri, duc de Candale, had just died in Casal on February 11; Bernard, duc de La Valette, had been sentenced to death in absentia for high treason. The cardinal was then general of the French army in Piedmont, and was due to die on September 28. ... "Vous aures desja sceu comme la maladie de mon feu frere a été terminée par sa mort [...] ce malheur mafflige beaucoup plus que les autres de nos maison. I believe that for the good there is nothing to fear: because if Mr de la Vallette is in crime he is not able to collect the succession: and moreover the good of my mother mestant substituted, I do not think that one would want me to lose what nature gives me, while I serve the King". He asks de Thou what Justice can do without harming his nephew. He proposes to de Thou that he take on the stewardship of the army's Justice. He is annoyed by Turenne's evil: "his presence would be useful to us and I am sure he will serve in this army with satisfaction. There are currently 5,000 effective foot soldiers without the Aiguebonne regiment. Vignoles will return Faber is sergeant of battle"...