Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Paies, Louis,” one page, 9.25 x 13.5, May 1, 1759. Order to pay 300 livres to Benigne Potain, a yearly pension granted to her for a recent conversion to Catholicism. Countersigned by Phelippeaux, and a secretarial signature has been canceled. A cover sheet is affixed to the left border. In very good condition, with intersecting folds with some separations reinforced with tape on the reverse, some light foxing and soiling, and a pencil notation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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