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This tract presents details on the arrival and reception of Louis XIII at Soissons on Monday 1 October 1618. It also contains further information on the appointment of the Duc de Luynes as the governor of the Ile de France. The Duc de Luynes, 1578-1621, personal confidant of young Louis XIII, was the person responsible for the King's decision to seize power from his mother. Louis trusted Luynes with a devoutness that soon led to abuses of power on the part of Luynes and jealousy on the part of other ministers and nobles at the King's court. ; Electronic reproduction ; 14 p. ; 16 cm.

As Marie de Medicis "escaped" from Blois to Angouleme the King was forced to negotiate with her. Accordingly Marie was awarded the governorship of Anjou and was promised large sums of money to wipe out some debts. This pamphlet was printed at the conclusion of the Peace at Angouleme. It celebrates the departure of the King's forces from Angouleme and their arrival in the city of Tours. ; Electronic reproduction ; 15 p. ; 17 cm.

Mode of access: Internet. ; Military Service Inst. ; Title-page lacking. This edition begins with Introduction à la fortification. Engraved title: Catalogue des ouvrages du Sr. De Fer jusqu'en l'année 1705, pasted on fly-leaf. There are only four leaves of text which, like the plans, are engraved.

[Acte royal. 1621-06-01. Au camp devant Saint-Jean-d'Angély] ; Appartient à l'ensemble documentaire : PoitouCh1 ; Ouvrages avant 1800

This tract details some of the military operations of the Duc de Savoy, 1543-1626, and of Lesdiguieres, 1562-1630, i.e. the capture of Saint Damien on 8 February 1617, and the Chateau de Garennes, and the town of Albe. The two nobles had collaborated in the little wars with Spain. This action occurred during the short time - the winter of 1616-1617 - in which Richelieu was the Minister of War and Foreign affairs. It was Richelieu's intention to restore peace between the Duc de Savoy and the King of Spain. ; Electronic reproduction ; 6 p. ; 17 cm.

The state of government, commerce, fortifications, etc. in several Huguenot cities is discussed. ; Electronic reproduction ; 13 p. ; 17 cm.

The summer of 1640 was marked by a series of victories against the Spanish forces. Notable among these was the capture of Arras. Here the imperial general, Lamboy appears in a dream to Picolomini, the Spanish general at Arras. ; Electronic reproduction ; 8 p. ; 16 cm.

Congratulations is here offered to those who direct the government, notably Marie de Medicis and her ministers, for the Peace concluded with the rebelling princes. The City of Orleans hopes that the former rebels will be faithful to the Peace plan. ; Electronic reproduction ; 7 p. ; 17 cm.

Regulations governing the Lieutenant General's relations with the cities of the country. The specific case was brought before the Conseil Privé on behalf of the city of Cusset. ; Electronic reproduction ; [2], 3-8 p. ; 17 cm.

Philip III writes from Burgos, 28 October 1615, to the French crown offering his support and help against the rebelling Princes. He hopes for the peace of both kingdoms. ; Electronic reproduction ; 7 p. ; 15 cm.

Duplessis-Mornay, staunch Protestant and Governor of Saumur, publishes an ordinance forbidding the bearing of arms of any sort in the city of Saumur. This in response to a riot which occurred among the students of the Academy of Saumur in which one person was killed. ; Electronic reproduction ; 14, [2] p. ; 16 cm.

Letter of the Governor of city of La Motte, written 21 June, 1634. The letter relates to the troops of the King entering Lorraine and laying siege to the city. De Disches, the governor of "La Ville de la Motte", swears his eternal allegiance to the House or Lorraine. ; Electronic reproduction ; 13 p.; 17 cm.