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The Queen-Mother is given information concerning the state of the state. The King, his ministers, and his policies are vindicated of all incompetence. Also published as "La veritable, ou le mot en ami sur l'etat present de ce royaume", and "Le veritable, ou le mot en ami, en mm. les princes." ; Electronic reproduction ; 15 p. ; 18 cm.

Spirited pamphlet in the form of letters between Alcidor and Mellisandre, depicting the disorders of the Court, and the state of the government at the time of Siege of Montpellier. ; Electronic reproduction ; 32 p. ; 16 cm.

In 1605, Henry IV and his government assented to hereditary offices. For several years after, the government issued various declarations delineating the offices which were eligible to be passed on to heirs. This is one of those. ; Electronic reproduction ; 32 p. ; 17 cm.

Extracts of minutes of a meeting in the Parlement de Paris concerning the manufacture and sale of wine. ; Electronic reproduction ; 20 p. ; 16 cm.

This is a satire against the officers of justice and finance, with interesting references to festivities, dances, and ballets. The anonymous author also refers to physicians of all types and sects including physiogonomists, abuses of Church, state and society. It contains many valuable details concerning French life and government. ; Electronic reproduction ; 64 p. ; 17 cm.

A caustic criticism of Condé who is urged to set aside his differences, return to Paris, and make his peace with the Crown. The fictional Mathault was free to speak in more direct language than an actual person. A rather critical pamphlet. ; Electronic reproduction ; 16 p.

The Comte de Soissons, 1604-1641, presents this "Manifeste" to the King. He states that nothing is more important to the authority of the King than the destruction and total ruin of the Huguenots. ; Electronic reproduction ; 29 p. ; 16 cm

The twenty proposals which the King placed before the Assembly of Notables in Rouen are listed in this tract. They deal, in part, with the reduction of taxes, a revised program for clerics and the escheat of some ecclesiastical property to the state, a reformed defense and revision of the military. ; Electronic reproduction ; 14 p. ; 16 cm.

In this pamphlet the Cistercians wish the King well in his marriage and pray that France will again return to the normal state of affairs in which the whole of the French people serve and obey the King. The Abbey of the Cistercians also prays for the King's safe return to Paris. The pamphlet is dated 1 Novembre, 1615. ; Electronic reproduction ; 6 p. ; 16 cm.

The Sieur de Drion writes to the Duc de Luynes, 1578-1621, and complains about the state of political affairs in France, attempts of the Vatican to control France, the taxation of the people, etc. BYU copy lacking leaves A2 and A3. The text, however, is complete in itself. Interesting and curious that the Lindsay and Neu copy is identical. ; Electronic reproduction ; [2], 7-60 p. ; 17 cm.

The Duc de Bouillon, 1555-1623, one of the great Huguenot nobles here, declares his opposition to the Spanish marriages. He states that such an alliance is unwise and will not live up to official expectations. Caption title. ; Electronic reproduction ; 6 p. ; 17 cm.

Political and earthly last will and testament of the statesman, Guillaume Du Vair, Keeper of the Seals, 1556-1621. He mentions his properties, wealth, estates, executors, etc. The last note of the pamphlet states that Du Vair died on 3 August and was buried on 30 August. ; Electronic reproduction ; 13 p. ; 17 cm.

Exposure of abuse and mishandling of the government's finances. The coffers are empty, the pockets of the administrators are full. ; Electronic reproduction ; 3-30, [2] p. ; 16 cm.

This is a fervent royalist pamphlet directed against the revolting princes. The author chastises them for rebelling and states that the alliances with Spain are absolutely necessary. ; Electronic reproduction ; 7, [1] p. ; 18 cm.

This declaration of Louis XIII states that Condé is innocent of the charges brought against him and should therefore resume all the duties and privileges of his position. "Donné a Fontaine-belleau le neufiesme iour de Noumbre, l'an de grace, mil six cens dix-neuf ." It took the government three years to decide his innocence. ; Electronic reproduction ; 13 p. ; 16 cm.