Mary of Modena, Queen of James II of England, 1658-1718 Letter signed "Maria R" one page, 4to (22 x 16.5cm), to Cardinal Crescentio in Rome ('Mon Cousin'), in French. The Queen writes a diplomatic letter thanking the Cardinal for his greetings on the holy feast of the Nativity and also refers to God's infinite graces and to the Cardinal's zeal for her prosperity, with integral address leaf bearing two black wax armorial seals, a couple of minor tears to edges, not affecting the text or signature, Whitehall, 15th February 1686 Footnote: Note: Purchased International Autograph Auctions, 19 May 2007, lot 806