Became King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland in 1685. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland, or Kingdom of Ireland. Some of his subjects distrusted his religious policies and alleged despotism, leading a group of them to depose him in the Glorious Revolution. LS in French, signed “Jacques R,” one page, 7 x 9, January 8, 1686. Letter to Louis XIV. In full, “My brother, I received your letter of December 15 with great pleasure, all the more so because it contains new proofs of your friendship for me. You can be assured of mine and that I shall always be ready to make use of every occasion, such as the present one to make you aware, in writing, of the sincerity with which I am.” At the conclusion James writes, “My Brother, Your affectionate brother, and cousin, Jacques R.” In very good condition, with barely noticeable professional reinforcement to intersecting folds, a bit of light foxing, and an old mounting strip remnant along back edge slightly showing through at lower left. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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