The son of Mary, Queen of Scots, who succeeded to the Scottish throne as James VI in 1567 and ruled England and Ireland as James I from 1603 until his death in 1625. LS in French, signed “Jaques R,” one page, 7.25 x 10.75, February 28, 1616. Letter to Frederick, Elector of Palatine. In full (translated): “We have heard of the arrival of Madame de Harrington at your court, where we do not doubt that she will be welcome, both on account of her own merits and the esteem you have for her. We have given the charge both to her and to the Sieur Albert Morton, whom we have already sent to serve as Secretary to our very dear daughter, to oversee the affairs of her household, and to consult with those whom you will appoint for that purpose; in conclusion we ask you to give trust and credence to what they will tell you.” Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and the original address panel bearing a large affixed royal seal to an overall size of 19.75 x 17.75. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), and scattered foxing and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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