Null César-Henri de LA LUZERNE (1737-1799) Minister of the Navy. 2 L.S. And 1 P.…

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César-Henri de LA LUZERNE (1737-1799) Minister of the Navy. 2 L.S. and 1 P.S., Versailles June-November 1788; half-page folio each. June 19, to M. Castel, who wants to enroll his son in the Cadets Gentilshommes. - October 12 and November 23, prohibiting foreign whale oil from entering France.

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César-Henri de LA LUZERNE (1737-1799) Minister of the Navy. 2 L.S. and 1 P.S., Versailles June-November 1788; half-page folio each. June 19, to M. Castel, who wants to enroll his son in the Cadets Gentilshommes. - October 12 and November 23, prohibiting foreign whale oil from entering France.

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