SAVOIE. MARGUERITE DE FRANCE, duchess of SAVOIE (1523-1574) daughter of François I, she married Emmanuel-Philibert, duke of Savoy. L.S. "Vostre bonne cousine Marguerite de France" (Your good cousin Marguerite of France), Fessan June 13, to the Comte de Benne; 1page folio, addressed (one edge slightly trimmed). On the death of Viscount de Guordon, faithful servant of the King's nephew [probably Charles IX]. She assures her correspondent that the King has been kind to him and knows of his virtues and merits.