# - Anne of Denmark, Queen Consort of James I.

noting with gratitude "that respectfull carefulnes whiche you sho to us at evry occurrence" and assuring him of her continued support ("...you shall find the fruicts of our favor ansuerable to your deserving at our hands..."), 1 page, 4to, integral address leaf with two fine red wax seal impressions of the Queen's arms and residual blue silk ties, 3 April 1612, slight creasing and dust staining to address leaf



Autograph letters by Anne of Denmark are rare at auction, and in this well-preserved example the Queen confirms her continued support for the Ambassador to Spain.

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As resident Ambassador in Madrid, Sir John Digby (later Earl of Bristol) was closely involved in negotiations for the marriage between the English Prince Henry and the Spanish Infanta. This match had been strongly supported by the Queen and, although negotiations had collapsed shortly before this letter was written, she took this opportunity to express her gratitude to Digby.