King of France (born 1601) from 1610 until his death in 1643. LS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 8.25 x 12.5, 1627. The sixteen-year old king writes to the Duke of Montbazon, a close friend of his father King Henry IV, and who was next to him in his carriage when he was stabbed to death in 1610. In part (translated): "My cousin, needing to return promptly…to put into the ships that I have had equipped and copper-plated in order to compose my navy, I send L. S. Coligny, Commissioner of my artillery, to take the couleuvrine and batardes that may be found in my city of Nantes." Intersecting folds and subtle overall foxing, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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