François-Étienne de ROSILY-MESROS (1748-1832) admiral. L.A.S., Rochefort, May 13, 1793, to citoyen du Moutier, commander of the Pomone; 1page in-4. Ordered to "go to Quiberon with citizen Martin to take orders from this command. It is to be hoped that you will quickly put these boats destined for Bayonne in the harbor, so as to join the squadron soon". He knows that the weather has been very bad and wishes him better weather. Attached is a copy of a letter from Le Tellier, March 23, 1645, to the Duc de Brézé (1p. in-4). Plus a set of 80 sports-themed postcards (France 1905-1930).