No. 53 Louvois to Saint-Mars
Catinat sent to Pignerol.
St. Germain-en-Laye, December 29, 1678.
These few words are to let you know, that it is necessary for the King’s service, that the person who will send you this note, should enter into the citadel of Pignerol, without any body’s knowing it. To this effect, cause the Gate of Aid231 to remain open till night-fall, and send him one of your servants; or even, if you are able, go yourself to meet him, at the place to which his valet will conduct you; in order that he may enter in your suite into the aforesaid citadel, and into the aforesaid dungeon, without any one’s perceiving it.
I am truly yours,
De Louvois.232
Notes
231 “Porte du Secours.”
232 From the Archives of France.