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LIMBURG STIRUM, Herman Otto II van (1646-1704). Letter in French to his younger sister Anna Isabella. Camp du Philipsbourg, 23 Aug. 1676. 1 fold. leaf, written on r° & v°, signed "Stirum". W. wax seal. (Triangle-shaped paper cut-out affecting sev. words of text).
An affectionate and revealing letter from Hermann Otto II von Limburg-Stirum (1646–1704), nobleman and military commander, written during the Franco-Dutch War. Addressed to his sister Anna Isabella, the letter discusses family matters, including the activities of their brothers Maximilian Wilhelm ('Maxe') and Gottfried Ferdinand, and hints at marriage arrangements. Stirum writes in formal but personal French, expressing regret for his silence and affirming his deep fraternal affection.€ 180
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