Monarch of the House of Valois (1494-1547) who ruled as King of France from 1515 until his death, and was remembered as a prodigal patron of the arts who initiated the French Renaissance. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Francoys,” one page, 8.25 x 9.75, August 30, 1542. Official letter issued to Cardinal de Tournon, lieutenant-general at Lyons, in part (translated): "The inhabitants of the island of Rez have sent before me to make their remonstrations about salt…and due to this, on other issues that I currently have, I cannot hear what they have to say nor their problems. I have advised that they are sent to you, my council residing in Lyon, so that you may hear their problems and, my cousin, consider them and advise them with my direct authority and provision. Please give me due warning of this." Signed at the conclusion by the king, and countersigned by Guillaume Bochetel. In fine condition.
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