Lot 222
Stuart, Charles Edward - "Bonnie Prince Charlie" (1720-88)
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photography
Auction: 31 August 2016 at 12:00 BST
£2,250
Description
Autograph Letter Signed, to the Comte d'Argenson, Louis XV's Minister of War, Charles stating that he is despondent that he sees no prospect of action across the water and offering his services as aide-de-campe to King Louis XV, endorsed in the top margin by d'Argenson noting that the King declined the offer, 1 page, bifolium, Paris, 23 April 1747
Footnote
Note: Following the failure of the 1745 Rebellion Charles's request for help to mount a third rebellion against Britain were turned down by Louis XV as he was in the process of making peace with George II. The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle was signed in 1748 recognising the Hanoverian succession.