Henry St John, 1st Viscount BOLINGBROKE

Letter to l'Abbé Alari 23 Juin 1723

n.p. [c. 1880]. Manuscript Letter Facsimile. 4to. Pp. 4. Purported but unconfirmed nineteenth century facsimile of a letter in French from Lord Bolingbroke (signed) to l'Abbé Alari (unnamed) dated 23 June 1723. "Je n'aime pas les apologies, et je n'en ay pas besoin." Laid writing paper, watermark cluster of eight grapes on a hooked stem. Twice folded. Very Good. Item #5360

Dated soon after his pardon by George I, before his return from France. In this letter to "my dear friend" he defends his political reputation against "the calumnies of the uninformed."

Price: $75.00