1035. LOUIS XV (1710 - 1774) King of France who extravagant habits nearly bankrupted the government, settled the Seven Years War which resulted in the loss of most of France's colonial empire and was a low point in French prestige on the Continent. Manuscript D.S. "Louis" 1p. lg. 4to., Versailles, May 8, 1747, a military document in French, not translated, but regarding what appears to be the promotion of a marshal. Small tear at upper right corner, light toning and foxing to margins, but overall very good, with defects clear of signature. $400 - 600