GONZAGA MARIE LOUISE: (1611-1667) Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania 1645-48 & 1649-67. Marie Louise Gonzaga married two Kings of Poland, brothers Wladyszlaw IV and John Casimir II. Gonzaga is widely regarded as one of the most influential and powerful Queens of Poland. Rare A.L.S., `Marie de Gonzague´, one page, 4to, Paris, 20th March 1644, in French. The future Queen refers to the situation of the religious of Nevers, her birthplace, stating in part `..you will have to show your goodness to consider the situation of the religious of Nevers who do not have two thousand lire for their nourishment, and if they were obliged to pay as they are requested to, with a pension we that we give them, they will not have enough to live on and they would be forced to vacate the convent..´ Gonzaga further requests the reduction of the `harsh taxes which they do not have the means to pay…´ Very small overall minor age wear. With very small area of paper loss to the left bottom corner edge, not affecting the text or signature. G