Jean-François GEORGEL (1731-1813) abbot,... - Lot 30 - Rossini

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Jean-François GEORGEL (1731-1813) abbot,... - Lot 30 - Rossini
Jean-François GEORGEL (1731-1813) abbot, secretary to the cardinal of Rohan whom he defended in the affair of the Collier, vicar general of the Grande Aumônerie de France. 3 L.A.S., to M. Gaucherel or François BARTHÉLEMY, in London, and autograph minute of a reply by the latter, 1783-1785; 1 page in-fol. or in-4 each. On the cardinal of Rohan and the affair of the Queen's Necklace. January 5, 1783, to M. Gaucherel. He reiterates his wish not to meddle in the affairs of the prince of Guéménée [the cardinal of Rohan]: "I cannot and must not [...] speak about your creed to Mr. Cardal"... 21 September 1785, to BARTHÉLEMY [then secretary of embassy in London]. "Mr. Ramon de Carbonnières [intimate adviser of the cardinal] [...] sent by M. the Cardal de Rohan to London is addressed to you by M. the Count de Vergennes. This Minister has already written to you about the purpose of this trip"... He asks that you help him in every way possible "to obtain the information which is needed in these unfortunate circumstances. We count infinitely on your zeal, it will be a useful service to the King to enlighten his justice in a matter which has become major for an illustrious house. M. le Cardal would have written to you himself, if his position had allowed him to. M. de Carbonnières, attached to M. le Cardal, has deserved his confidence by his spirit, his talents and his feelings"... 22 October 1785, to the same. Recommendation of Sieur Jackson, "brave anglois" in the service of the cardinal of Rohan: "he supervised the stud farm of Saverne. This prince who knows his attachment and his cold and determined character thought that he could be useful to M. de Carbonnières. He will show you his instructions: M. le Cardinal asks for your good offices and the help of your ministry to direct his conduct"... London October 27, 1785. Minute of answer of BARTHÉLEMY saying his pleasure to receive news of Georgel, in spite of the circumstances: "I would have felt, M. a great satisfaction if by fulfilling my duty towards the minister, I could have been happy enough to give to M. the Cardinal de Rohan marks of my respect and my zeal. That of M. de Carbonnieres is above all praise, as well as the conduct full of wisdom, activity and skill that he holds here "...
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