Autograph Letter to Louis XVI in the third person, petitioning the King to recommend his son for a position in the Gardes Françaises; with 2 lines in the hand of Louis XVI
by (Louis XVI, King of France) Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de
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- Condition
- Old folds, slight soiling and a couple of small stains, but sound and quite legible
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About This Item
Here, Vergennes seeks a position for his son in the French Guards, which, like the Swiss Guards, were special troops belonging solely to the royal household; they were under the command, at that time, of the gallant young duc de Biron, who served with French troops in the American Revolution. In translation:
"Sire,
"The Sr. de Vergennes take the liberty of humbly asking Your Majesty to grant him a special sign of his protection, by informing M. le Maéchal the Duke de Biron that it will please him that he propose M. de Vergennes, his eldest son, for the first vacant position in the French Guards. Said M. de Vergennes is old enough, in accordance with your Majesty's ordinances, to be admitted to the military."
Beneath, the King has docketed th letter with this brief note:
"M. le Maréchal de Biron will propose him to me for the first opening".
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 249960
- Title
- Autograph Letter to Louis XVI in the third person, petitioning the King to recommend his son for a position in the Gardes Françaises; with 2 lines in the hand of Louis XVI
- Author
- (Louis XVI, King of France) Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de
- Format/Binding
- One page on sheet of watermarked stationery. Small folio
- Book Condition
- Used - Old folds, slight soiling and a couple of small stains, but sound and quite legible
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- n.p. [Paris]
- Date Published
- 1787
- Keywords
- French | Monarchs, Royalty, Rulers
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- History, Travel & Geography;
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