DS, in Russian, signed “Ekaterina,” one page, 8 x 12.25, April 6, 1764. Imperial decree to Lieutenant General Ivan Betsky regarding the construction of a monastery. In part, “We have commanded the College of the Economy to release in the chancery of construction at your disposal twenty thousand rubles for the present year to produce the construction of the trinity Aleksandro-Nevsky Monastery.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by Catherine. In fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal fold. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
