Three documents signed by Landgraves of Hesse-Darmstadt:
Louis VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt
Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1739 to 1768 who was known as the 'Hunting Landgrave' because of his passion for hunting (1691-1768). LS in German, one page both sides, 8.75 x 13.5, April 3, 1737. Letter to the Count of Virmont, expressing great surprise and pleasure over the prompt administration of justice in the Babenhausen case and a simultaneous decision on another matter. He sees it as an indication of the count's fairness and goodwill toward him and his offspring as they continue to pursue the matter. In very good condition, with wear to the edges and splitting along intersecting folds.
Louis IX, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt
Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1768 to 1790, known as the most recent common ancestors of all current hereditary European monarchs (1719-1790). LS in German, signed “Ludwig George Carl,” one page both sides, 8.75 x 13.5, June 9, 1778. Letter to his cousin, the Kurfurst or prince-elector. He bemoans his own financial situation and humbly begs for a gift. He asks that his request be kept confidential, especially that his parent not find out about it. In very good condition, with wear and chipping to the edges.
Louis I, Grand Duke of Hesse
Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt (as Louis X) and later the first Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (1753-1830). LS in German, signed “Ludwig George Carl,” one page both sides, 9 x 13.5, April 11, 1795. Letter to his cousin, the Kurfurst or prince-elector, pointing out that the Upper Rhenish District Regiment of Zweibrucken has been taken care of following the death of the Duke of Zweibrucken Liebden and that he, Ludwig, having served this district well militarily for many years, now has a new occasion for applying his patriotic leanings for the good of the district, and asking that the Kurfurst declare his support on this occasion as well, in view of their long-standing friendship. In very good condition, with wear and chipping to the edges, and partial separations to folds. In overall very good to fine condition, with edge wear and chipping, and some splitting along folds.
