Joseph de FORBIN, Marquis de JANSON (Antibes 1663-1728). Letter A.S. (from the Castle of SAUVAN) to NANE (Alpes de Hautes Provence) on March 23, 1725. "I have had the pleasure of seeing my brother for only two days, Sir, He told me the measures he had taken to try to finish my affairs especially with Mr. de Beauvoir... I beg you to find out from Mr. Prince de Rohan if Mr. Pichon is still in Paris. If he is, I would ask him to have me pay the annuity of 6000 livres that he owes me. 2 pages in-8° + Quittance of 3000 livres, signed Joseph de FORBIN (Fourbin), Marquis de Janson, as proxy of Monseigneur le Cardinal de FORBIN. Paris November 23, 1701. 1 page in-8°.

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