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Frederick The Great Letter Signed. One page of a bifolium, 7 7/8 x 12 1/4 inches; Berlin, [Kingdom of Prussia]; May 23, 1780. Frederick writes in French to King Ferdinand IV of Naples (later Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies), sending congratulations on the birth of Gennaro Carlo Francesco di Borbone (1780-1789).In full [English translation]: "Your Majesty having been pleased to inform me of the birth of the Prince, of whom the Queen, his Spouse, has been happily delivered, I hasten to testify to her how sincerely I share the satisfaction which this new increase of the Royal House gives you. I beg Your Majesty to be persuaded that these sentiments are dictated by the very particular interest which I take in it, and by the esteem and perfect friendship, with which I am." Signed, "Frederic."
Condition: Toned with flattened folds, minor creasing, and additional minor offset toning. Minor offsetting to ink at lower margin. Scattered minor foxing to both leaves. Pencil notation at upper left of recto.
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2026 February 26 Historical Manuscripts & Texana Signature® Auction #6328 (go to Auction Home page)
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