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King of France (born 1553), the first of the Bourbon line, who ruled from 1589 until he was assassinated in 1610. LS in French, signed “Henry,” one page, 8.5 x 10.5, circa 1580. Letter to Monsieur de Batz, governor of the city of Eauze in Gascony, explaining his thoughts about his religion. In part (translated): "I have heard with pleasure the services which you and Monsieur de Roquelaure have done to those of religion, and the safety which you have particularly given in your castle of Suberbie to those of my country of Bearn, and also offer that I accept for this time from your said castle…Those who follow their conscience rightly are of my religion, and I am that of all those who are brave and good. With that, I will not make the present longer, except to recommend the place that you have in hand, and to be on your guard, for what can not fail that soon have no noise in the ears." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing and toning, splitting to the ends of the folds, and small binding slits along the right edge.
From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades.
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