JAMES II (1633-1701, King of England)

Autograph letter signed twice with initial 'J' as Duke of York, "For my Neece the Countesse of Lichfield", Charlotte Fitzroy, saying that he has "just now received yours of the 8; and it was very charitably of you to write so in favor of old Col: Legge as you have done, I immediately went and spoke to his Ma:, in his favor, and sent to Ld: Clarendon in whose gift it seems it is, who tho he had an engagement upon him, for an old servant of the family, will see what he can do to lett Jack Legge have it ...", adding that he is "just this moment agoing to London so that you must parden me for saying no more now but that I shall always be your most humble servant ...", and will be back by Sunday, 2 sides 4to., with integral autograph address leaf also signed with his initial, small red wax seal, Windsor, 9th August, no year

Charlotte Lee (1664-1718) Lady Charlotte FITZROY, Countess of Lichfield, the illegitimate daughter of King Charles II with his mistress Barbara Villiers, 1st Duchess of Cleveland. The king acknowledged his daughter and so she bore the surname of Fitzroy – "child of the King"
The Duke most likely refers to Colonel John LEGGE (1645-1729) son of the royalist army officer William Legge (1608-1670)

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Stock No:  40739      £2250

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