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a letter written in black ink on a piece of paper
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Prussia Frederick William I of Prussia Letter from the ‘Soldier King’ (1688–1740), bearing his own signature ‘FrGuilaume’, to Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683–1737), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. Berlin, 21 October 1732. 1 page on 1 double sheet of laid paper with watermark (single sheet approx. 26.3 x 19 cm). ... His Lordship the Count of Degenfeldt-Schönburg, my Minister of State and Lieutenant General, who is travelling to England to continue in the role of my Extraordinary Envoy to the Court of His Majesty the King of Great Britain, without entrusting him with this letter for Your Majesty... – Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Frederick William I grew up together at the Prussian court. Frederick William courted the young princess, but she declined his proposal of marriage. Instead, in 1705, Caroline married George Augustus of Hanover, the future King George II of Great Britain. Following the early loss of her parents, Caroline was placed under the guardianship of Elector Frederick I of Brandenburg and his wife Sophie Charlotte in Berlin from 1696 onwards. - Folding creases, slight brown staining, slightly creased in places, generally well preserved. - Accompanied by: Decree in the name of King Frederick I of Cleves, 10 May 1712. Proclaimed by Conrad von der Reck. Letter signed ‘FrGuilaume’ by the ‘Soldier King’ to Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683–1737), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. - Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Frederick William I grew up together at the Prussian court. Frederick William courted the young princess, but she declined his proposal of marriage. Instead, in 1705, Caroline married George Augustus of Hanover, the future King George II of Great Britain. Following the early death of her parents, Caroline was brought up in Berlin from 1696 under the guardianship of Elector Frederick I of Brandenburg and his wife Sophie Charlotte. - Fold marks, slight brown staining, slightly creased in places, generally well preserved. - In addition: Decree issued in the name of Frederick I.
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