[227] From the Archives of the Office for Foreign Affairs, at Paris.
No. 50.
POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
December 16th, 1678.
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I send you a letter of the King to the Duke of Mantua, which you will deliver to the Count Matthioli, as soon as he shall arrive at Venice, taking care always to keep his journey very secret.
I am, &c.
Pomponne.[228]