Letter, 1571 Feb. 3.

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Letter, 1571 Feb. 3.

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A letter from the Queen of France, Catherine, to Monsieur de Fourquevaux dealing with Catherine's views of relations with Spain, the treatment of her grandaughters by the new Spanish Queen, and concludes with the assurance of personal affection and good will toward Spain.

1 item ; 35 x 23 cm.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Catherine de Médicis, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of France, 1519-1589

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