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
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 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.