319 - "[Louis XVI]. Memorandum dated December 31, 1776, concerning the remuneration and authorization of payments (“salaries”) to various military officers; among others: Chevalier Dion, formerly commander in Guadeloupe (sum of 34,000 livres), Sieur De Martelly, lieutenant colonel (…), Sieur Montau de Lussagnes, captain (…), etc…Document written on both sides, signed "Louis" and countersigned by De Sartine. Trimmed margins (cut line in the header); otherwise in good condition

"[Louis XVI]. Memorandum dated December 31, 1776, concerning the remuneration and authorization of payments (“salaries”) to various military officers; among others: Chevalier Dion, formerly commander in Guadeloupe (sum of 34,000 livres), Sieur De Martelly, lieutenant colonel (…), Sieur Montau de Lussagnes, captain (…), etc…Document written on both sides, signed "Louis" and countersigned by De Sartine. Trimmed margins (cut line in the header); otherwise in good condition "[Louis XV]. Note dated January 27, 1747, addressed to Monsieur d’Héricourt (intendant-counselor for the galleys) ordering the release of a convict named Nicolaie Nicolaie, No. 19242, imprisoned on a galley, on the condition that he be enlisted in the Army of Provence as an executioner. Document signed by Louis and countersigned by Philippeaux (secretary). Note that in the upper left corner is written “This letter was never issued.” A fine copy. Appraiser: Pascal GUILLEBAUD