CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland (1649-51) and Ireland 1660-85. A fine L.S., Charles R, with ...

CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland (1649-51) and Ireland 1660-85. A fine L.S., Charles R, with holograph subscription, one page, 4to, Paris, 31st October 1652, to Baron de Serteville, in French. The King expresses gratitude to his correspondent for their goodwill and the favourable reception of his ships and men of war at the ports of Normandy near Cherbourg, where de Serteville has all power and authority. The King further explains that the bearer of the letter, Chevalier Brun, his representative with 'my dear Brother the very Christian King' will testify 'to you more particularly to which I beg you to add faith in everything he tells you'. With integral address leaf (small area neatly excised from the base and two light stains caused by the original seal). VG