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PAUL I

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PAUL I
(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. "Pavel" with lengthy holograph postscript, 1p. tall 4to., St. Petersburg, Nov. 14, 1800, a Decree of court offices in part: "...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...". With a bold two-line holograph postscript, and the original transmittal envelope, very good condition.