Unpopular mistress of King Louis XV (1743–1793). Manuscript DS, in French, signed “La Comtesse du Barry,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, August 9, 1782. Order to pay Abbe Joire 600 livres. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, scattered foxing and soiling, a complete tape-repaired tear to the upper right corner, and a few light pencil notations. RR Auction COA.
