Henri François d’AGUESSEAU (1668–1751), Chancellor of France. Letter from the author, Versailles, March 23, 1735; 3 pages, in-4. Regarding Monsieur Laugier, whose letter he received only last night: “He is returning to the foolish idea of having his arrest ordered. I ask that you send for him as soon as you receive this note, and tell him to come speak with me in Paris, where I plan to go this evening or tomorrow morning […] You will again forbid him on my behalf […] from taking any legal action or serving any notice pursuant to the first judgment; otherwise, he would utterly ruin himself and force me to abandon him without recourse.” He had initially considered calling on the lawyer Romieu, but he believes “that it would be much better if you were the one to take the trouble to speak with Laugier. You will do so, as one who has the authority to do so, and in every way much better than anyone else could.” Sainson had set out, as you know, to win over Laugier […] But I fear he may be among those who promise much and deliver little. Here is a madman who, in truth, causes us a great deal of trouble.” …He concludes by giving news of the Queen [Marie Leszczynska], who was bled last night, slept well, and is doing fine.