King of Sweden (born 1594) who reigned from 1611 to 1632, known for leading the nation to military supremacy during the Thirty Years War; an able military commander, he was killed at the Battle of Lutzen in 1632. Manuscript DS in Swedish, signed “Gustavus Adolphus,” one page, 7.5 x 12.75, June 17, 1626. Headed by his titles, "Gustavus Adolphus, by the Grace of God, King of the Swedes, Goths, and Vandals, the Great Prince of Finland, the Duke of Estonia and Karelia, and Lord of Ingria," the monarch states that his beloved Lars Kagg, heading to foreign lands and in order to insure and assist him on his journey, is to receive monies totaling 334 thalers, making them available immediately so that he is not delayed." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and light staining to the top. Lars Kagg was a Swedish soldier and politician who commanded troops at the Battle of Oldendorf in 1633 and was created Privy Councilor in 1641, and Field Marshal in 1648.
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