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Friedrich II.,

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King of Prussia (1712-1786). Eh. Letter with signature "Federic". In French language. Rheinsberg, 1737. 4°. 2 1/3 p. Letter in verse by the crown prince to his friend and former teacher Duhan de Jandun (Jacques Égide D. the Younger, 1685-1746), the "faithful leader of his earliest youth", who had been banished for his sake after the attempted escape of 1730. Frederick described the development of his character to him. At the end of the poem, Friedrich refers to Duhan as his true father. Even as a king, Frederick remained loyal to Duhan; from his entry into Berlin on 28.XII.1745, after the war had ended victoriously, he stole away to visit his dying friend. - Imprinted in the "Oeuvres de Frédéric le Grand", Volume 17, p. 307 ff. - ╔Ausführlichere Request description please.╗ - Autographed letter, signed "Frederic", in French. To his friend and former teacher Duhan de Jandun (Jacques Égide D.d.J., 1685-1746)