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Signatures of French Kings. LOUIS XVI - LOUIS XVIII. LOUIS XVI. Autograph letter signed to Cardinal Muzio Gallo.Versailles, 31.01.1789 Folio. 368x240mm. Text on one page, signed and dated “Ecrit a Versailles le 31 Janvier 1789”. Seal with Crown and Lilies of France embossed on the applied label. On the reverse to the recipient "A Mon Cousin le Cardinal Gallo". Excellent condition. Autographed letter from the King reciprocating the New Year's greetings. Muzio Gallo, Cardinal since 1785, had been appointed Bishop of Viterbo and Toscanella the same year. It is interesting to note that Louis XVI addresses the Cardinal calling him "Mon Cousin", since the cardinal is a prince of the Church and therefore the King attests with this use of "cousin" the meaning of royalty of the cardinal's dignity. Bound with: LOUIS XVIII. "Ordonance du roi". Louis par la grace de Dieu, Roy de France & de Navarre.Paris, 20.05.1814 Folio. 295x192. On headed paper “Ministere de la Guerrre”. Text on one page. At the end signature of the King and date “Donne au Chateau des Tuilleries, le 20 Mai 1814”. Good condition. Important document, one of the first official acts signed by the King, who had returned to Paris as ruler a few days earlier, on May 3rd. In this ordinance the King appoints the 'Lieutenant-general' Louis Auguste Victor de Ghaisne, comte de Bourmont, 1773–1846, who had served in Napoleon's army, Commander of the Sixth Military Division. Interesting is the correction that changes the Division from 18e to 6e, which proves the first-hand drafting of the document, in a period of great excitement.
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Signatures of French Kings. LOUIS XVI - LOUIS XVIII.
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