Description
Rare autograph letter signed, one page, 7,5 x 5 inch, Potsdam, 4.X.1781, in French, thank you letter to an unnamed correspondent - concerning news from France and Vienna, written, dated and signed in dark ink "Frederic", matted and framed with a picture and English translation to an overall size of 17.25 x 21.75 inch, with smoothed creases and light age toning in the ink - in fine condition.
"Les nouvelles de France et de Vienne, qui me font entrées du 29 de Septembre dernier de vôtre part, m'engagent à vous en faire mes remerciements, et à vous témoigner la grâce que je vous fais de vôtre attention; et sur ce je prie Dieu qu`il vous ait, en sa sainte et digne garde.
Frédéric.
à Potsdam
ce 4 d`octobre 1781"
Translated:
"The news from France and Vienna that I received from you on September 29 engage me to thank you and attest of my gratitude for your attention, and now I pray that God keeps you in his holy and dignified protection.
Frederic.
At Potsdam
the 4th of October 1781"
The letter is written two years after the War of Bavarian Succession, Frederick's final war against the Austrian rulers. Joseph II, Archduke of Austria laid claim on the Duchy of Bavaria to strengthen his family's political influence while Frederick along with other interested sovereigns wished to maintain the balance of power. Following the low scale war, Frederick began to withdraw from court and political life, preferring the solitude of Sanssouci palace in Potsdam.
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1712-1786) King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, the longest reign of any Hohenzollern king
Year of Birth: 1712
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