A copy of the late King James's letter, sent by the Earle of Melfort to the French king, on the last sea-fight. : And published the next day by the French King's order.
JamesII,King of England,1633-1701.
London : Printed for A. Johnson,
1692.
Concerns the destruction of the French fleet in May 1692. James begs Louis XIV to "forbear to concern yourself for a prince so unfortunate as I am: and give me and my family leave to retire unto a corner of the world".
Not actually by James II?
The text begins: Brother King, I have with a degree of resolution bore all the disgraces it had pleased Heaven to send me,... .
Includes: Remarks on the foregoing letter.
Wing (2nd ed.)
ESTC
James II, King of England, 1633-1701