James II & VII, King of England, Ireland and Scotland, 1633-1701
Autograph Letter, Initialled ‘J.R.’
£1,125
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Auction: 23 June 2021 at 11:00 BST
Description
dated Windsor, 12th July 1687, to Prince George of Denmark, his son-in-law and husband of Queen Anne, [“For my Sonne Prince George of Denmark” to the address panel] discussing Prince George’s temporary return to Denmark, a gift of two yachts and writing, “…[I] desire you to write to me without ceremony, as I do to you, and be assured I shall always be as kind to you as you can desire, J.R.”, 4pp., written on one side only, 17.5 x 22.5cm, mounted along one edge to card, a little foxed
Footnote
Note: A letter written the year preceding William of Orange and Mary’s overthrow of King James II/VII. Although James writes affectionately to George, George would later refuse to participate in James’s army, finally being appointed as Duke of Cumberland by William.