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LOUIS XIV: (1638-1715) Also known as Louis the Great or The Sun King. King of France 1643-1715. Son ... - LOUIS XIV: (1638-1715) Also known as Louis the Great or The Sun King. King of France 1643-1715. Son of Louis XIII. His reign of more than 72 years is the longest recorded of any monarch in European history. An extremely rare Autograph Letter Signed, `Louis´, three pages, 8vo, Versailles, 29th January 1701, in French. The full manuscript letter, boldly written in the King´s hand, states `Je n´ay point respondu a vos dernieres lettres n´ayant rien a dire sur ce que vous me mandez, je souhaite que vous reveniez promptement et en meilleure sancté, faittes tout ce qui sera necessaire pour cela´ (''I have not responded to your last letters not having anything to say about what you ask about, I wish that you will return promptly and in good health, make all the necessary for this purpose'') Further saying `…me mande qu´il fait des merveilles, je crois, j´espere que le …..que vous avez fait de lui se trouvera véritable, ce nous sera será a tous deux une grande consolation. J´ay reçu la lettre de Dénonville. Je penseray a ce que je pourray faire pour récompenser ses services´ (''… tells me that he makes marvelous things, I think, I hope that the… that you did of him, will end up being true, this will be for both of us a great consolation. I have received the letter from Denonville. I will consider what I will be able to do to reward him for his services'') Small overall age wear, one extremely small hole to the fold and extremely small corner clip, none affecting the text or signature. G to VG