French astronomer, mathematician, freemason, and political leader (1736-1793) of the early part of the French Revolution, who presided over the Tennis Court Oath, served as the mayor of Paris from 1789 to 1791, and was guillotined during the Reign of Terror. LS in French, signed “Bailly,” one page, 7.25 x 11.75, August 24, 1791. Untranslated letter from Paris. In very good to fine condition, with light toning, moderately heavy foxing, an old mounting strip along the left edge, and the bottom portion folded. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as "NM-MT 8."
