LS in German, signed "George R," one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, October 2, 1720. Letter to Wilhelm von Munchhausen, sent from Herrenhausen in Hanover. In full (translated): "His Majesty King George of Great Britain, Scotland and Ireland, Protector of our faith, Duke of Braunschweig and Tinnburg, Earl of Roman Knights, Head Treasurer, graciously deeming the desire of our faithful. As the current urgent needs in regards to matters of the Estate, necessitate communication with the Trustees of our Fiefdom Bahmberg, the 30th of this month has been set as the day on which the proposition is to be deliberated. Your reliable presence there is herewith kindly requested.
For this purpose you are expected to arrive with certainty late on the 29th of this month in our city of Hanover, in order that the following day our delegates can commence to deliberate on the matters at hand, all in accordance with established protocol. In due course you will learn in detail the measures to be taken to deal with the current urgent needs, with assurances of our most favorable disposal towards you." Second integral page is professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition.
In addition to his status as King of Great Britain, George was a native of Hanover and inherited the titles and lands of the Duchy of Brunswick-Luneburg. Although he spent most of his time in England after ascending the British throne, King George did visit Hanover six times during his reign; this letter comes from one such instance. The royal palace of Herrenhausen is most famous for its botanical gardens, which had been commissioned by King George's mother, Sophia of Hanover. This rare, early document represents the famed House of Hanover and its broad line of power throughout Europe.
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