James II, King of England

Autograph letter signed with his initial J, as Duke of York, to his niece the Countess of Lichfield, stating that he has just received her letter and saying that it was charitable of her 'to write so in favor of old Col: Legge as you have done', further explaining 'I immediately went and spoke to his Ma:, in his favor, and sent to Ld: Clarendon in whose gift it seems it is, who tho he had an engagement upon him, for an old servant of the family, will see what he can do to lett Jack Legge have it', also adding that he is just about to leave for London and that he intends to return by Sunday, two pages, integral address leaf in the Duke's hand and again signed by him with his initial, small red wax seal, some extensive brown tape repairs, light staining and age wear, 4to, Windsor, 9th August n.y

***Letter of James II as Duke of York to Charlotte Lee (1664-1718) Lady Charlotte Fitzroy, Countess of Lichfield, the illegitimate daughter of King Charles II with his mistress Barbara Villiers, 1st Duchess of Cleveland. The Duke most likely refers to Colonel John Legge (1645-1729) son of the royalist army officer William Legge (1608-1670)