WARNING: The term "rich Jew" (referring to the banker Diego Texeira) is used, obviously linked to anti-Semitic sentiment that Kristina fortunately was immune to. After deliberated I have concluded that to omit it would be the same thing as acting like anti-Semitism doesn't exist, even if the letter was not written with anti-Semitic intent.
Source:
The letter:
Hamb. this 4th of July, 1654. O. S.
On the twenty-sixth of the last month, the brother of the new-crowned king of Sweden came to this town, who is travelling for France; and some days after him, the late queen of Sweden came hither likewise, but very privately, insomuch that no body knew of her coming; until two or three hours after her entrance of the city. She hath not above twelve persons in all with her, amongst whom some Swedish earls, and comes per post from Elsenore. It is said, she will expect her baggage here, which is coming after, and then prosecute her intended journey, which is given out to be for the Spa. She lodges here in a rich Jew's house, which (as is thought) was recommended unto her majesty by Don Pimentel, late Spanish embassador in Sweden.
Above: Kristina.
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