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Louis-René de Caradeuc de LA CHALOTAIS (1701-1785)...

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Louis-René de Caradeuc de LA CHALOTAIS (1701-1785) attorney general at the Parlement de Bretagne, he contributed to the expulsion of the Jesuits and led the parliamentary opposition, which earned him a trial and exile. L.S., Rennes September 23, 1753, to M. de La Motte Morel; 2pages in-4, addressed with red wax seal of arms and postmark. About his client's lawsuit against the S. Orhan, who is "obliged by his treaty with you to pursue the desherences free of charge". La Chalotais finds it justified for Orhan to demand payment of his costs and disbursements "when the desherences provide the lord with an emolument"...