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Letter from James Francis Edward Stuart, pretender to the throne of England, to his cousin, Cardinal Alessandro Albani
Date
January 20, 1717
Dimensions1 textual record ; 27.5 x 20.7 cm
Origin
Urbino, Marche, Italy, Europe
Object NumberS001/E5.6,2.1
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentThe son of the former king of England James II (1633-1701), James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1766), thanks his cousin Cardinal Alessandro Albani (1692-1779) for the good wishes he sent in a letter received during the holy holidays and also for his unfailing support. From 1717 until his death James Francis lived in Italy, after several failed attempts to accede to the throne. NotesSource of title: based on the nature of the document.
Signatures and inscriptions: on the verso of page 4, a seal and the inscription “A mon cousin le cardinal Albani.”
Physical description: red wax seal.
Language of the document: the document is in French.
General notes: transcription available.
Signatures and inscriptions: on the verso of page 4, a seal and the inscription “A mon cousin le cardinal Albani.”
Physical description: red wax seal.
Language of the document: the document is in French.
General notes: transcription available.
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