A copy of the late King James's letter, sent by the Earle of Melfort to the French king, on the last sea-fight
Subtitle: And published the next day by the French King's order
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 2355:17
Publisher: printed for A. Johnson
Published: 1692
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Subjects: James -- II, -- King of England, -- 1633-1701 -- Early works to 1800; Great Britain -- History, Military -- 1603-1714 -- Early works to 1800; Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- France -- Early works to 1800
Genres: Early works to 1800
Notes: 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"

Reproduction of original in the Newberry Library

Wing (CD-ROM, 1996) J155B

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1996. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2355:17).