1074

PAUL I D.S.

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PAUL I D.S.
<b>1074. PAUL I </b>(1754 - 1801) Emperor of Russia (1796-1801), son of Peter III and Catherine the Great who succeeded Catherine, instituted reforms to help the serfs, angering the nobility. Assassinated. Manuscript D.S. "<i>Pavel</i>" with lengthy holograph postscript, 1p. tall 4to., St. Petersburg, Nov. 14, 1800, a Decree of court offices in part: "<i>...This Decree is regarding Count Golodskin, former Master of the Hunt who was previously dismissed from service...he will be reinstated at his former position...</i>". With a bold two-line holograph postscript, and the original transmittal envelope, very good condition.<b>$400-500</b>