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Louis XVI document signed as King of France and Navarre. His autograph after the text reads ''Louis''. Written in Old French, document is datelined St. Germain en Laye, 6 February 1679. The single-page document serves as an order requiring a dozen companies of the Navarre regiment to depart from fort St. Jean de Marseilles for the Chateau Trompette in Aquitane pending further instruction. Countersigned by Michel Le Tellier, Marquis of Louvois as Secretary of State of the Military. Measures 9.5'' x 14.75''. Some toning to fold lines and staining to left, else near fine.
King Louis XIV Document Signed From 1679 -- Louis Issues Military Orders
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