STUART, CHARLES, EDWARD, CALLED "BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE", THE YOUNG PRETENDER (1720-1788)
LETTER SIGNED ("CHARLES R.") AND SUBSCRIBED TO THE DUKE OF MELFORT, IN FRENCH.
£1,188
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Auction: 19 June 2019 at 12:00 BST
Description
The Prince states that he received his cousin's letter and thanks him "for the prayers you make to heaven for my happiness." He continues "I know that you are a most loyal and sincere friend, and committed to my interests, and that these are feelings which have been passed down in your family, and which will always guarantee you my protection and esteem.", one page, 4to, Florence, 7th March 1775, neatly laid down and with light stain to centre, just affecting date but not signature or text; with Rawlins Collection logo affixed to lower corner