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Mary, Queen of Scots Edinburgh, Scotland, October 9, 1565 Mary, Queen of Scots Signed Letter, 1565 LS Mary, Queen of Scots letter signed from 1565, shortly after the Scottish Reformation when she, as Mary I of Scotland, returned from France to reign over her birth country as the Catholic queen in a now Protestant land. Signed "Marie R." alongside the signature of her husband, Henry Stewart, Earl of Darnley, Mary here writes to the Laird of Kilravock, removing his charge of Inverness Castle in favor of the Earl of Huntly. Dated October 9, 1565. Letter measures approximately 8" x 9.5" on watermarked paper. Docketed at verso. With pencil notations from a prior collector. Expected folds and creases. Chipping to edges. Age toning and scattered spotting. Light smudging to writing in another hand, Overall, in very good condition. Secretarially penned, the letter reads: "Capeteins and keparis of the castell of Inuernes, we charge yow that, incontinent this present seyne, ye deHuer the castell tlierof to our traist cousing and consaloure, G-eorge Erie of Huntlie, and wtheris haifing liis commissioun therto, withe all plenessing and movablis resauit be yow, takand thair discharge thairof..." Liberally translated to Modern English: "Captains and keepers of Inverness Castle, we command you that, immediately upon seeing this order, you surrender the castle to our trusted cousin and advisor, George, Earl of Huntly, and others holding his commission to do so, along with all furnishings and movable property received by you from them, taking their receipt as discharge..." This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!