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LOUIS-AUGUSTE DE BOURBON

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LOUIS-AUGUSTE DE BOURBON
<b>958. LOUIS-AUGUSTE DE BOURBON </b>(1670 - 1736) French noble, illegitimate son of Louis XIV who distinguished himself in the War of Grand Alliance, denied the right to inherit the throne he became involved in a plot to depose Philippe II. Manuscript D.S. "<i>L. de Bourbon</i>" 1p. legal folio, Versailles, Nov. 25, 1722, in French, in part: <i>"...The Navy Council having reported to the King...it is desirable that the vessels Griffon and Proteus be disarmed from His Service immediately. The officers are to make reports of what they considered negative and positive operational aspects...during the campaign against the Sardinians...</i>". Chips and tears at margins, away from text, light foxing, mounting remains to verso. Just good condition.<b> $100-150</b>