List of Documents
Important letter by Grigory Rasputin, hand-written and signed, mentioning his associate being sent away
This letter, circa 1915, was written by Russian religious and political figure Grigory Rasputin and includes the original enveloped addressed to "Noble Prince Obolensky".
French Imperial war document with a note superimposed and signed Napoleon Bonaparte
A brief message from the Emperor Napoleon superimposed on a larger document.
French document, letter from Jacques Necker, financier of Louis XVI, King of France
Letter from Jacques Necker, financier to King Louis XVI, to le Comte de la Tour du Pin, dated August 20, 1789.
French Document, a Handwritten Letter from Empress Joséphine to Paul Barras
This document is a letter from Joséphine, first Empress of the French, to Paul Barras, her old sponsor. Signed 'Lapagerie Bonaparte.' The use of the name Lapagerie in letters from Joséphine is very rare.
Report from the Minister of War to Marie Louise, Empress of France
Report from the Minister of War to Marie Louise, Empress of France.
Letter Signed by Comtesse du Barry, Mistress of Louis XV
Signed and dated November 10, 1790.
Artillery Report Initialed by Emperor Napoleon
An artillery report initialed by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France.
British document, a decree from King George III
Decree from King George III regarding distribution of funds to the poor.
French document with multiple pages regarding plans for the restoration of Fontainebleau by King Louis-Phillipe
This multiple page French document includes detailed information about the restoration of Fontainebleau.
French Document Signed by Marie Antoinette at Versailles
An important French document signed by Marie Antoinette at Versailles in 1783 ordering the treasurer of the house to pay for the queen's dresses.