MARY OF MODENA: (1658-1718) Queen Consort of England,
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MARY OF MODENA: (1658-1718) Queen Consort of England, Scotland & Ireland 1685-88, the second wife of King James II and VII. A good A.L.S., with her initials M R, one page, small 4to, St. Germain, n.d. ('Dimanche 3 heures'), to the Duc de Lauzun, in French. The Queen states 'I have just received word from England, which I am sending you, not daring to send it directly to the King, because he distrusts all news, and doubts even those I have myself received from Ireland. However I would like to think that some part of this may be true, and await confirmation of it at any moment.' and continues 'In the name of God, may the help that we have resolved to send to Ireland arrive, for if we do not follow up the good run of small successes we have had, it will be of no advantage to us at all. There have been so many bad results, that we are having trouble believing the good. However, God will help us, and as long as the King of France comes to our aid, we can return to England without a miracle. It is high time to realise that if we lose it, we shall also be lost with it, but I am wasting my time telling you all this, since you understand it better than I do, and, after myself, I believe you hold this closer to your heart than anyone else on earth.' With integral address leaf bearing a small red wax seal. VG
Antoine Nompar de Caumont, Duc de Lauzun (1632-1723) French Courtier & Soldier. In 1685 Lauzun had arrived in England to seek his fortune under King James II, whom he had served as Duke of York in Flanders. Lauzun rapidly gained great influence at the English Court. In 1688 he was again in England, and arranged the journey into exile of Mary of Modena.
Antoine Nompar de Caumont, Duc de Lauzun (1632-1723) French Courtier & Soldier. In 1685 Lauzun had arrived in England to seek his fortune under King James II, whom he had served as Duke of York in Flanders. Lauzun rapidly gained great influence at the English Court. In 1688 he was again in England, and arranged the journey into exile of Mary of Modena.
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MARY OF MODENA: (1658-1718) Queen Consort of England,
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