King of England and Ireland (1566-1625) under whom the 'Golden Age' of Elizabethan literature and drama continued, and who famously sponsored the translation of the Bible into English. LS in French, signed “Vostre bon amy, Jacques,” one page, 7.25 x 12.75, May 13, 1624. Letter to M. de la Ville-aux-Clercs, in part (translated): "Our dear cousin the Earl of Carlisle, Counselor in Our Council of State & gentleman of Our bedchamber, being on an extraordinary mission to the King, Our very dear brother, to further tighten the bonds of our good friendship & intelligence with him & to propose to him things of great & special importance to this end, we have also charged him with this word to you, to give you assurance of our good will on your part, & ask you to use your good offices & give credence to the charge you have of advancing this negotiation so that it may come to a happy conclusion, which we desire for the common good of the two states." In fine condition, with a light seal-related stain to the top; the integral address leaf, which contains the seal, is detached but present.
On May 17, 1624, King James sent the Earl of Carlisle to France to negotiate the marriage of Prince Charles, the future Charles I, with Princess Henrietta Maria, the sister of Louis XIII. The negotiations were prolonged when Cardinal Richelieu stepped in midway through and took control, demanding religious concessions to protect English Catholics. Although Carlisle advised against the concessions, the King and Prince rejected his advice and Carlisle’s mission was brought to “a happy conclusion” when the royal couple married in 1625. These religious concessions came back to haunt Charles I during his turbulent reign, which ended with his ouster from the throne and execution by Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentary government.
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