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Folios 135-136. A letter from Sophia, Electress of Hanover, to the King, dated at...

Catalogue reference: SP 8/8/84

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This record is about the Folios 135-136. A letter from Sophia, Electress of Hanover, to the King, dated at... dating from 1691 Jan 29 in the series King William's Chest. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 8/8/84
Date
1691 Jan 29
Description

Folios 135-136. A letter from Sophia, Electress of Hanover, to the King, dated at Hanover. Expresses grief at the loss of her second son [Frederick Augustus], but joy at the King's safe arrival in Holland. She has charged the Chevalier de Klenck to assure the King of her sentiments and to tell him how grieved she is that she cannot come herself to see him.

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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