Anne-Robert-Jacques TURGOT (1727–1781). 2 letters, Versaille - Lot 172

Anne-Robert-Jacques TURGOT (1727–1781). 2 letters, Versailles, July 1 and 8, 1775; 1 page in-4 and 1 page in-fol. (enclosed engraved portrait). To Mr. de Grosbois. He has received “the remonstrances from the Parliament of Besançon, seeking the restoration of the Chamber of Accounts of Dole. I will read them carefully and consult with the Minister of Justice—whom this matter primarily concerns—regarding the course of action that may be most beneficial for the greater good of the service.” He will forward to his correspondent “the King’s Warrant, issued by the Duke of Aiguillon, regarding the memorandum in which he requested retirement pensions and gratuities for several of the Light Cavalrymen of His Majesty’s Ordinary Guard.” It will be necessary to determine “what sum the Treasury will have to pay each year for this matter and from what date the payments are to begin”…