LOUIS XV (1710-1774, King of France 1715-1774) JEAN-FREDERIC PHELYPEAUX, COUNT OF MAUREPAS (1701-1781) Lettre de cachet signed «Louis» (secretary) to René Jourdan de Launay. Marly 10th January 1734.

inviting de Launay to fire the cannon in honour of the capture of Milan (War against Austria). 1 p. address on verso to «Mons. de Launay - Governor of my Castle of the Bastille». 34 x 21.5 cm. In French. Cracks for the seal - small snag previously restored - soiling without damage to the text.