95 - Prussia

Prussia Frederick William I of Prussia Letter from the “Soldier King” (1688–1740), bearing his handwritten signature “FrGuilaume,” to Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683–1737), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. Berlin, Oct. 21, 1732. 1 page on 1 double sheet of handmade paper with watermark (single sheet approx. 26.3 x 19 cm). ... His Excellency the Count of Degenfeldt-Schönburg, my Minister of State and Lieutenant General, who is traveling to England to continue serving as my Extraordinary Envoy to the Court of His Majesty the King of Great Britain, without entrusting him with this letter for Your Majesty... - Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Frederick William I grew up together at the Prussian court. Frederick William courted the young princess, but she rejected his proposal of marriage. Instead, Caroline married George Augustus of Hanover, the future King George II of Great Britain, in 1705. After the early loss of her parents, Caroline was placed under the guardianship of Elector Frederick I of Brandenburg and his wife Sophie Charlotte in Berlin beginning in 1696. - Folding creases, slight brown spots, slightly wrinkled in places, generally well-preserved. - Accompanied by: Decree in the name of King Frederick I of Cleves, May 10, 1712. Proclaimed by Conrad von der Reck. Letter signed “FrGuilaume” by the “Soldier King” to Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683–1737), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. - Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Frederick William I grew up together at the Prussian court. Frederick William courted the young princess, but she declined his proposal of marriage. Instead, in 1705, Caroline married George Augustus of Hanover, the future King George II of Great Britain. Following the early death of her parents, Caroline was raised in Berlin from 1696 under the guardianship of Elector Frederick I of Brandenburg and his wife Sophie Charlotte. - Fold marks, slight brown staining, slightly creased in places, overall well preserved. - Additionally: Decree issued in the name of Frederick I.