Description
King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the humanities earned him the sobriquet ‘Frederick the Great.’ LS in German, one page, 7.25 x 9, May 23, 1784. Untranslated letter to “General Lieutenant v. Braun.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, old tape stains at the edges, and light show-through along the top edge from old adhesive residue on the reverse. Accompanied by a photocopy of collector Ray Denslow’s 1955 correspondence with noted dealer Charles Hamilton, purchasing the letter. That this letter is to a military official makes it particularly intriguing, as Frederick the Great was famed for his military victories and for the reorganization of Prussian armies.
