Thursday, May 30, 2019

"Intelligence" letter on Kristina's nearing Rome, dated January 1, 1655

The beginning of a "letter of intelligence", written January 1, 1656 (O. S.) mentions that Kristina has arrived in Loretto, next stop Rome.

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The excerpt:

They write from Rome that the queen Christina is arrived at Loretto; where the lord Gentilly, who is governor of that place, shewed her all possible kindness; from whence after some few days rest, it is supposed she will pursue her journey to Rome, where great preparations have been made for her reception.



Above: Kristina, year 1650.

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