Note 80 — Front matter (continued 5)
Thomas Johnes translation
The lord de Precigny—was president of the chamber of accounts. Another commissioner was appointed, namely, John Dauvet, then president of the parliament of Toulouse. He was greatly in the confidence of Louis XI. and employed by him on several embassies. He died in 1471, first president of the parliament of Paris, and was one of the most celebrated magistrates of his time.
Note, vol. ii. Comines, p. 39.
The lord de Precigny was also lord de Beaveau; and many letters of his in MS. to the king, Louis XI. remain among the MSS. of Gagnieres.
Note, vol. ii. Comines, p. 32.