French statesman of Swiss birth (1732–1804) and finance minister of Louis XVI, a post he held in the lead-up to the French Revolution in 1789. Untranslated LS in French, signed “Necker,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, April 6, 1778. Untranslated letter in French, written at the height of his influence. In fine condition, with a couple stray ink marks to the left border. RR Auction COA.
