LUITPOLD (Prince of Bavaria, 1821-1912, from 1886 Regent for his nephews Ludwig II and Otto I)

Fine Manuscript letter in Italian with translation, signed, to Teodolfo Mertel, (1806-1899, Cardinal from 1858), thanking him for his good wishes "on the return of the Holy Festival of the Nativity. I too wish Your Eminence the most perfect happiness, and beg Your Eminence to be ever persuaded" of his "perfect esteem", 1 side folio and conjugate blank, Munich, 12th January

Luitpold was made regent in June 1886 for the mad Ludwig II, who was drowned in the Starnbergersee near Munich three days later. Luitpold continued as regent for Otto I who was also insane.
Cardinal Mertel, born at Allumiere, Civitavecchia, was vice-chancellor (the highest legal post) of the Roman Church, from 1884.

Item Date:  1897

Stock No:  14431      £225

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