HENRY II (1519 - 1599) King of France and husband of Catherine de Medicis, often at war with England, Spain and Italy over territory, continued the systematic persecution of Protestants in France. Fine manuscript D.S. "Henri" 1p. legal folio, [Paris?], May 18, 1559, not translated, but apparently an appointment. Blind-embossed seal at left, very good condition. Matted with a portrait engraving, and set into a nice gilt frame. Not examined out of frame.