CHARLES-EMMANUEL II, (Turin 1634-1675) Duke of Savoy and Prince of Piedmont from 1638 to 1675. Son of Victor-Emmanuel 1, Duke of Savoy and Christine of France. Letter signed on the letterhead "Duc de SAVOIE, Roi de CHYPRE, et c." from Turin, April 14, 1672, addressed to Baron d'ARVILLARS. Text in French: "Le zèle que vous avez pour notre service nous est agréable, et nous en faites estime, d'autant plus connaissant votre capacité. The present situation does not allow us to satisfy your desire...". 1 page (31 x 21 cm)

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