Anne-Robert-Jacques TURGOT (1727-1781) economist, controller general of Finances. L.S., Versailles July 20, 1774; 1 page folio. The King has appointed him Secretary of State for the Department of the Navy; this change "should not bring any change to the service you are in charge of, the attention I intend to give to the different objects that are related to it, makes me hope that I will find in your zeal and your diligence all that must contribute to it on your part with entire satisfaction on mine...