Lot 206
Marie of Modena (1658-1718, 2nd wife of James II, Queen of Great Britain)
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photography
Auction: 31 August 2016 at 12:00 BST
Description
Fine Letter, signed in French, to her cousin, Cardinal Odescalchi, expressing her pleasure at receiving "further confirmation of your regard for me on the occasion of the recent festival and such regards is particularly precious in that I respect your friendship highly...", 1 side 4to., with integral address leaf with two fine impressions of her seal, St. Germain-en-Laye, 27th February 1716
Footnote
Note: Although James II had died in 1701, Mary of Modena survived until 1718. In this letter of 27 February 1716, not long after the rebellion failed, Mary writes to her cousin, Cardinal Odescalchi, concerning a recent festival and appreciating his friendship. His friendship was undoubtedly of importance to her at this time, just three months after her son's defeat.