King of Prussia known as the 'Soldier King' (1688-1740) who did much to improve Prussia economically and militarily; father of Frederick the Great. LS in German, signed “Fr. Wilhelm,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, November 7, 1732. Letter to the countryman Saturgus, in full (translated): “I have seen from your letter of October 31st, that your new ship is finished and launched into the water, and what else you have reported from the construction of the same. I congratulate you for this and wish that you besides the other citizens of Koenigsberg, may build more ships, so that one does not have the trouble to leave the advantage of transportation and freights to the foreigners. I am your affectionate king.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining, and toning along the right edge.
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