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# - Charles I.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Letter signed ("Charles R") and with a three word autograph subscription ("Votre bon Amy"), to the "Seigneurs Les Estats de la Province de Utrecht"
in French, announcing his creation of the diplomat Johan van Reede van Renswouden as Baron Reede, and emphasising his friendliness towards the United Provinces ("...Ne doubtant nullement que ceste Nostre faveur Royale ne vous soit entirement agreable, comme procedant d'un Prince qui vous est tres affectionné, et allié tant par les interests de la Religion que d'Estat..."), countersigned by Edward Nicholas, contemporary docketing, 1 page, folio, Oxford, 25 March 1645, portion affected by damp, light staining, professional restoration
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. If you require additional information we would recommend viewing the item during the exhibition or contacting one of the specialists for this sale.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
a letter concerning the dutch diplomatic effort to end the civil war. Van Reede was a deputy of Utrecht in the States General who had been in England since early 1644, trying to negotiate between the King and Parliament. By March 1645 it was clear that the legation had failed: van Reede was suspected in Parliament of Royalist sympathies, while he blamed Parliament for the failure of negotiations and - as this letter shows - accepted honours from the King. Battle was soon to be resumed: this letter was written as Cromwell was organising the New Model Army and less than three months before the decisive Battle of Naseby.