LS as president, one page, 10.5 x 16.5, May 28, 1851. An official letter to Ferdinand II, King of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. In part: “I have received the letter … announcing that Her Royal Highness, the spouse of your beloved brother, the Count of Aquila had prematurely given birth … to a Royal Prince, who in holy baptism received the names of Maria, Emanuel, Sebastian, Gabriel, but that it had pleased God, to call the infant Prince to himself…. Feeling a deep interest in the happiness of Your Royal House, I offer to Your Majesty my sincere condolence upon this mournful event….” Accompanied by the seldom-seen envelope of transmittal with affixed embossed seal. Intersecting folds (vertical fold to first name) and mild handling wear, otherwise fine, bright condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
