[164] Benedict Odescalchi, son of a Milanese banker, elected Pope, September 21st, 1676, and took the name of Innocent XI. He was a good Pope, and a virtuous man, and a decided enemy to Nepotism, against which he published a bull. He died August 12th, 1689, and his memory was venerated as that of a saint by his subjects.
[165] From the Archives of the Office for Foreign Affairs, at Paris.
No. 5.
POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
Saint Germain, January 5th, 1678.
Sir,
Not having yet had time to render an account to the King of your despatch of the 18th of last month, I cannot inform you of the sentiments of his Majesty as to what you acquaint him with respecting the dispositions of the Duke of Mantua. I will, however, do so by the next post.
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Pomponne.[166]