Queen consort of King James II of England and VII of Scotland. When James died on September 6, 1701, Mary succeeded in inducing Louis to recognize her son as king of England and Scotland, an act that accelerated English participation in the War of the Spanish Succession. ALS in Italian, signed “Maria R,” one page, 7 x 9, Bath, October 4, 1687. Letter to Count Giralamo Cassoli of Reggio. In part (translated): “Thank you for your offer you have made to come and serve me, though I cannot easily satisfy you in this as there is no possibility of finding a suitable post for you, to which are to be added various difficulties, among them one of no small importance, that of language, which…is almost insuperable.” Reverse of second integral page bears an address panel in Mary’s hand. In good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, repaired tears and paper loss on reverse, scattered creases, toning and soiling, a bit of ink erosion to text, and a bit of paper loss to second integral page. RRAuction COA.
