Army/Infantry - Document - Document manuscrit militaire avec sceau de cire - 1714
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An original French military manuscript from 1714, written during the reign of Louis XIV, requests admission to the Hôtel royal des Invalides and bears a red wax seal.
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1714 — Louis XIV — Manuscript military document with a wax seal — Application for admission to the Royal Hospital for Invalids
Rare and interesting original manuscript document from February 1714, written under the reign of Louis XIV, concerning the admission request to the Royal Hospital for Invalids of a former soldier who had become unfit for service.
This historical item concerns Jacques Salmon, nicknamed La Tulipe, a former serviceman suffering from an injury to the right leg and several other infirmities contracted during his service. Now unable to pursue his military career, he seeks a place at the Royal Hospital for Invalids, a prestigious institution founded by Louis XIV in 1670 to welcome soldiers wounded, disabled, or aged.
The request is presented by Villement, Brigadier of the king’s armies and Colonel of Infantry, who personally recommends the soldier to the Marquis de Ravignan. The text speaks of the services rendered by Jacques Salmon and his physical condition, which permanently excludes him from service.
Written in brown ink on old paper, the document displays a fine cursive hand characteristic of the early eighteenth century, accompanied by the handwritten signature of Villement. It preserves, above all, a remarkable red wax seal, still well present, which constitutes one of the main attractions of this piece.
Beyond its calligraphic and documentary interest, this manuscript offers a particularly moving testimony on the condition of soldiers at the end of Louis XIV’s reign, on war wounds, and on the protective mechanisms granted to former military personnel.
The paper shows old creases, light signs of handling, and a natural patina in keeping with its age. The seal retains a beautiful relief despite the marks of time.
An authentic piece of French military history, over three centuries old, of particular interest to collectors of old manuscripts, documents from the Louis XIV era, and testimonies relating to the Royal Hospital for Invalids.
1714 — Louis XIV — Manuscript military document with a wax seal — Application for admission to the Royal Hospital for Invalids
Rare and interesting original manuscript document from February 1714, written under the reign of Louis XIV, concerning the admission request to the Royal Hospital for Invalids of a former soldier who had become unfit for service.
This historical item concerns Jacques Salmon, nicknamed La Tulipe, a former serviceman suffering from an injury to the right leg and several other infirmities contracted during his service. Now unable to pursue his military career, he seeks a place at the Royal Hospital for Invalids, a prestigious institution founded by Louis XIV in 1670 to welcome soldiers wounded, disabled, or aged.
The request is presented by Villement, Brigadier of the king’s armies and Colonel of Infantry, who personally recommends the soldier to the Marquis de Ravignan. The text speaks of the services rendered by Jacques Salmon and his physical condition, which permanently excludes him from service.
Written in brown ink on old paper, the document displays a fine cursive hand characteristic of the early eighteenth century, accompanied by the handwritten signature of Villement. It preserves, above all, a remarkable red wax seal, still well present, which constitutes one of the main attractions of this piece.
Beyond its calligraphic and documentary interest, this manuscript offers a particularly moving testimony on the condition of soldiers at the end of Louis XIV’s reign, on war wounds, and on the protective mechanisms granted to former military personnel.
The paper shows old creases, light signs of handling, and a natural patina in keeping with its age. The seal retains a beautiful relief despite the marks of time.
An authentic piece of French military history, over three centuries old, of particular interest to collectors of old manuscripts, documents from the Louis XIV era, and testimonies relating to the Royal Hospital for Invalids.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Army unit
Army/Infantry
Number of books
1
Authenticity
Original/official
Author/ Illustrator
Hotel royal des Invalides. Règne de Louis XIV
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
Title
Document manuscrit militaire avec sceau de cire
Condition
Good
Year
1714
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Autographed by a famous person
No
Military Context
Yes
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