An excerpt of a letter on Kristina's library transfer, dated June 6, 1654

An extract of a letter on Kristina's transfer of her/his/their library to the Low Countries (the Netherlands), written by a counsellor to the elector of Brandenburg residing in Berlin, to a Mr. Hartlib. Dated June 6 [O.S.]/16, 1654 -- in other words, Abdication Day.

Source:

https://www.british-history.ac.uk/thurloe-papers/vol2/pp356-369#h3-0002

Transcript:

I Never heard before, that the queen of Sweden caused her library to be transported into the Low Countries; only I am told, that she is grown weary of all kind of studies, and that she cares no more for any bookish matters.

The great pensions, which heretofore she hath promised to very many, are now like to cease; for by reason of her resignation she will be reduced and brought into a narrow compass from her large extravagancies, which no doubt will be a very strange and uncouth entertainment to her apprehensions.

Above: Kristina, year 1650.