923 - HENRY IV [1553–1610], King of France. Letter signed “Henry,” countersigned “Forget,” addressed to “M. de Trignan, governor of the town of Cisteron [Sisteron].” Camp of Darnétal, March 16, 1592. 1/2 folio page. Address on the reverse. Minor repairs to the folds. Mounted. Unframed.

HENRY IV [1553–1610], King of France. Letter signed “Henry,” countersigned “Forget,” addressed to “M. de Trignan, governor of the town of Cisteron [Sisteron].” Camp of Darnétal, March 16, 1592. 1/2 folio page. Address on the reverse. Minor repairs to the folds. Mounted. Unframed. Henry IV is organizing his troops in Provence, in the midst of the Eighth War of Religion against the League: “Monsieur de Trignan, I shall not use many words in your regard, for your age, your rank, and the proof you have given of your sincere devotion in the service of the late kings, my predecessors, and myself, assure me that on this occasion—as important as the death of the late de la Valette—you will have inspired your men to fulfill their duty toward their King. As soon as I received this news, I decided to send Sir Chevalier de Buous, expecting that within a few days I will have made the necessary arrangements for the safety and protection of my subjects. I have expressly instructed him to visit you and inform you of what I require, asking you to assist him with your advice and counsel, so that I may never forget the care and effort you have shown me, praying to the Creator in this regard, Mons de Trignan, that He may keep you in His care […].” Letter published in *Recueil des lettres missives de Henri IV* (Imp. Royale, 1843, Vol. III, p. 579).