Proceedings of the French clergy against the Court of Rome, or, Acts of the assembly of my lords the archbishops and bishops that were in Paris held by the kings order in the arch-bishoprick, on Thursday the thirtieth of the month of September, 1688. S.N.
Catholic Church. Assemblée générale du clergé de France (1688)
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A Circulary Letter from the Agents General of the Clergy of France, Written by the Kings Order to my Lords the Arch-Bishops and Bishops of the Realm.

My Lord,

HAving received from My Lord Arch Bishop of Paris, the Kings Orders for the Assembling in the Arch-Bishoprick My Lords the Arch-Bishops and Bi∣shops that were in Paris; We have accordingly so done in the usual manner. You will understand, My Lord, by the Copy of the Verbal proofs which we send you, all that has passed in the Assembly you will therein see the Kings Intenti∣ons, and His Majesties carriage so full of Esteem and distin∣ction towards the Clergy of France. He did not content him∣self with imparting the present Affairs to the Prelats now about his person, His Majesty would needs honour with the same Grace all those of His Kingdom in particular, Ordering us to give you an Account of all that has passed, and accord∣ingly to send you the Acts of them. It is with great joy, My Lord, that we acquit our selves of this duty, and lay hold on this Occasion to assure you, that we are with profound Respect,

My Lord,

Your Most Humble and Most Obedi∣ent Servants, the Agents General of the Clergy of France. The Abbot de VILLARS. The Abbot PHILYPEAƲX.

Paristhis 2d. of October, 1688.