^Lot 290 Ludovic Stuart

Second Duke of Lennox (1574–1624) who was involved in the colonization of the state of Maine, and being the favored cousin of King James, he served as his personal assistant. LS in Old English, signed “Lenox,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, March 8, 1620. Letter to the Lord of Lafayette. In part: “I received your Last Letter; and shall be most willing…to express my Love and respect to you in anything I can.” Stuart goes on to mention the Bishop of St. Andrews later in the letter. Reverse of second integral page bears an address in an unknown hand and a partial red wax seal. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, mild toning and soiling, a few spots of foxing, and a pencil notation to bottom.