Lot 193
LOUIS XVI, King of France (1754-1793). Document signed ("Louis"), 17 December 1776. Countersigned by several ministers. Regarding unpaid taxes for the year 1773.
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LOUIS XVI, King of France (1754-1793). Document signed ("Louis"), 17 December 1776. Countersigned by several ministers.
1 page, folio, creased and spotted with some smudged ink.
A document regarding unpaid taxes for the year 1773. Countersigned by Finance Counselor Claude Henry Feydeau de Marville (1705-1785), State Counselor Jean Louis Moreau de Beaumont (1715-1785) and 4 others. Louis XVI's reign was affected by France's grave economic situation, which was worsened by his support of the American Revolution. He closely followed the advice of his counselors which aggravated the economic crisis, leading to his fall from power and his ultimate execution.
Property from the Collection of Blake Petersen
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