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King James II of England Letter Signed

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King James II of England Letter Signed
<B>King James II of England Letter Signed</B></I> "<I>Your affechinat friend sic James</B></I>" as heir-presumptive, the Duke of York. One page with integral address leaf, 8" x 11.5", Whitehall, September 13, 1661, to Lord Rutherford, Governor of Dunkirke regarding prize money. James became king upon the death of Charles II, his brother, in 1685. He was the last Roman Catholic ruler of the British Isles and reigned until the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688. Fine condition with proper old repairs to the address leaf not affecting any text.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)