[ORLÉANS (Louis d')]. Two documents relating to the service of Louis duc d'Orléans, brother of Charles VI. Acts in French on parchment. Remains of red wax seal on the second act. Good condition. Some stains to parchment. Mandement from the Duc d'Orléans to his treasurer to give 620 écus d'or to his physician Aubery le Riche "to have horses to ride me in his service" [August 28, 1395]. Receipt signed by physician Aubery le Riche [October 2, 1395].

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